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History of Los Ranchos : |
The history of olive growing in Uruguay is tied with that of man. The European migrants came with a tradition of taste in their luggage. Since they couldn’t carry along a piece of their land, they planted olive trees from their regions, letting them adapt to the soil and environment so particular to this country. Of these varieties coming from Europe, Leccino, Taggiasca, Pendolino, Moraiolo, Frantoio, Manzanilla, Arbequina, we can say today that they became largely indigenous, fitting surprisingly well in a sometimes rough landscape, so much that even the armadillos have made it their favorite habitat. Today we continue to plant olive trees that were carefully selected in the best nurseries of Italy and Spain. With always the same preoccupation in mind, which is to make sure that the trees blend into what makes the identity of this country, a mix between a peaceful Mediterranean type vegetation, and its sudden tropical explosions, so that the olives are able to capture up to the most subtle aromas. |
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