MEDITERRANEAN ELIXIR
OF ANCIENT ORIGIN

Chetoui · Cold-pressed within 6h · <0.3% acidity

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CARTAEA - Sacred olive oil heritage symbol

MEDITERRANEAN ELIXIR
OF ANCIENT ORIGIN

Chetoui · Cold-pressed within 6h · <0.3% acidity

"Born on the sacred lands of Thuburbo Majus..."

Begin the Ritual See the Collection

The Terroir

Thuburbo Majus

In the heart of Tunisia, in the sacred lands of Thuburbo Majus, an exceptional extra virgin olive oil is born. CARTAEA perpetuates millennia-old craftsmanship, passed down through generations, to create a premium olive oil that captures the essence of the Mediterranean terroir. This Roman city, founded over two millennia ago, offers a unique terroir where mineral-rich clay soils and Mediterranean climate create perfect conditions for cultivating olives of exceptional quality. Each CARTAEA bottle captures the essence of this sacred heritage. Discover the heritage of Tunisian olive oil

Clay soils · Mediterranean climate

The Variety

Chetoui Olives

Our centuries-old olive groves shelter the Chetoui variety, endemic to Tunisia, hand-harvested at optimal ripeness. Each olive is cold-pressed within 6 hours of harvest, preserving natural polyphenols and aromatic complexity. These olives offer a unique aromatic profile: notes of green almond, fresh artichoke, and a delicate peppery finish. This extraction method guarantees extra virgin olive oil of incomparable purity and freshness. Learn more about Chetoui olives

<0.3% acidity · Hand-harvested

THE PHILOSOPHY

GUIDED BY NATURE.SHAPED BY TIME.

We don't chase trends.
We honor traditions.

CARTAEA is more than olive oil. It is a covenant between the land that gives and the hands that receive. Each bottle carries within it the spirit of Thuburbo Majus — where emperors once walked and sacred rituals were performed with the golden elixir.

The Process

Cold Pressed

Our extraction process honors millennia-old traditions while integrating modern quality standards. Each olive is cold-pressed within 6 hours of harvest, preserving natural polyphenols, antioxidants, and aromatic complexity. This method guarantees extra virgin olive oil of incomparable purity and freshness. Understand cold pressing

Pressed within 6 hours · Extra virgin

The Heritage

Ancestral Craft

CARTAEA premium olive oil is not merely a product — it is the expression of a culture, a territory, and a commitment to excellence dating back to Carthaginian times. CARTAEA perpetuates craftsmanship passed down through generations. The women of Thuburbo Majus, heirs to ancestral gestures, oversee every production stage. This method guarantees extra virgin olive oil of incomparable purity, with notes of green almond, fresh artichoke, and a delicate peppery finish. The excellence of Tunisian olive oil

Carthaginian tradition · Women artisans

Four Expressions. One Origin.