Giving extra virgin olive oil as a present has become a real trend. And without doubt, one of the areas where we find the greatest variety of options and ideas is the world of gifts. Birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, celebrations, an event, a new member of the family… thousands of possibilities are out there waiting for you!
But… lately giving olive oil has become fashionable. In fact, more and more couples are choosing it as a wedding favour for their guests.
Aceites La Matilla has stood out not only for the quality and flavour of its AOVE, but also for its design. You surely know someone who would love to receive a bottle of La Matilla oil as a gift.
Extra virgin olive oil to give to your loved ones
365 days. Yes, friends: although the years seem to pass ever more quickly, they still last the same number of days!
And during that time, surely a friend or relative will get married, it will be the birthday of that friend who loves cooking, someone important will find a job or, why not, be made permanent.
There are countless reasons to celebrate. After all, these moments bring us joy, which is why it is good to keep these traditions alive.
We promise that by the time you finish reading this post, you will understand why giving AOVE is such a good idea.
Now, coming back to why you should give extra virgin olive oil: did you know the meaning behind the gesture?
The meaning of giving olive oil
Since ancient times, AOVE has been wrapped in deep symbolism, across various religions, rites and traditions.
By its nature it symbolises purity, spirituality and light. But this is no coincidence: why is it so?
Oil comes from the fruit of the olive tree, which grows in dry soil, and for hundreds of years it has been burnt as fuel to give light, hence its link with brightness.
In the Eleusinian Mysteries it was used as a symbol of purification.
There are also religions in which oil always appears among the offerings, poured on altars as a symbol of fertility.
Are you beginning to see why olive oil carries such symbolic weight as a gift? Let us carry on!
In anointing rites, the symbolism takes on even greater power. Anointing with oil was always a sacred act symbolising Yahweh.
In Christianity, the most widespread religion in our country, oil is mixed with balsam and aromatic spices and used in baptism, priestly ordination and the last rites.
In Freemasonry, the oil must be olive oil. It symbolises abundance, peace, wisdom and fertility.
But not all the meanings and associations of olive oil are linked to religion and belief. It carries enormous symbolic value.
From the practice of greasing the ploughshare (hence its link with fertility) to Genesis, when a dove is sent out to find habitable land after the biblical flood. Yes, friends: the branch that the famous dove carries in its beak is an olive leaf, brought to Noah in the ark, signalling the promise of a new life and a fresh start for humanity and all living things.
So, if you would rather not give something ordinary, without symbolic value, or you steer clear of material things with no deeper meaning, giving AOVE can be a good choice, and it also conveys a message that will surely not be forgotten, because… emotions matter far more than material things alone!
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Why give AOVE La Matilla?
As we mentioned earlier, La Matilla has received many national and international awards for its product, design and packaging.
One of the most significant awards we have received recently is the prize for best packaging at the «International Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition 2020»
Moreover, barely two months ago we won the trophy for the best extra virgin olive oil (best AOVE) at the POP 2021 awards, organised by the All Stars group.
If you have read this far, it is probably because you like the idea of giving extra virgin olive oil, not only for its qualities as a product and a food, but for all the symbolism it carries.
There are plenty of options in traditional shops, but if you want access to a wider range of choices, buying online is the ideal option.
If you want to give AOVE as a gift, bear in mind that appearances matter.
The packaging, or container, is essential to give a gift the value it deserves.
At Aceites La Matilla we have received a great many awards in our short but intense history for design and, as some of our customers say, “for the most beautiful bottle they have ever seen”.
That is why we are leaving you a link to our shop, where you can buy extra virgin olive oil online
But this award is no accident: it is the result of a careful, selective, traditional and delicate process and, of course, of the nature of our raw material.
Finca La Matilla: much more than extra virgin olive oil
Our estate lies in a unique setting where olive trees have been grown since the Palaeolithic.
More than 40 hectares of olive trees, where each olive is picked carefully by hand, one by one. This is a crucial part of our selection process for making a premium extra virgin olive oil or, as some call it, a gourmet AOVE.
