Contact Info
LOCATION: R60, between Ashton & Swellendam
OWNER: Andre Verder
CONTACT: Philip King
WEB: www.mardouw.com
EMAIL: philip@mardouwolives.co.za
TEL: 023 616 2999
CELL: 082 494 3794
FACEBOOK: @mardouw
INSTAGRAM: @mardouw
Technical Info
NUMBER OF TREES: 50,000
LITRES PRODUCED: 40,000
TERROIR/SOILS: North facing gentle slopes, sandy, clay, loam rich soils and Mediterranean climate
CULTIVARS: Frantoio, FS17, Coratina, Mission, Kalamata & Nocellara del Belice
STYLES: Delicate, Medium, Intense
OTHER PRODUCTS: Table olives, balsamic vinegar, skin care range
Experiences
EVOO TASTING: Tastings by appointment
ACCOMMODATION: 5 Star Mardouw Country House – 5 suites
OTHER ACTIVITIES: Cycling, bird watching, hiking, picnics, driving range, private helipad
Tasting Notes
Mardouw XXV Delicate: Well balanced with sweet delicate aromas. Positive attributes such as green and ripe olive, tomato, pine seed and apple.
Mardouw XXV Medium: Well balanced and elegant. Positive attributes such as green olive, grass, almond, green banana and green apple.
Mardouw XXV Intense: Well balanced, herbaceous with good complexity. Positive attributes such as green olive, almond, tomato, artichoke and olive leaf.
History & Culture
All Mardouw’s Extra Virgin Olive Oils are pure, natural oils made from olives grown and processed according to the highest quality and technology standards, consistently guaranteeing world class quality. Our consistency of producing superior premium EVOO has been acknowledged by receiving the highest local and international accolades the past 8 years. We have also been the most awarded SA producer the past 4 years and being rated no.31 by EVOO World Rankings.
Awards 2025
🥇Gold - SAO - Medium - XXV Medium
🥇Gold - SAO - Medium - Favaloso
🥇Gold - SAO - Delicate - Premium Delicate
🥇Gold - SAO - Intense - XXV Intense
🥇Gold - A IOOC - Medium - XXV Medium
🥇Gold - EVO IOOC - Medium - XXV Medium
🥇Gold - EVO IOOC - Medium - Limited Edition
🥇Gold - EVO IOOC - Intense - XXV Intense
🥇Gold - L IOOC - Medium - XXV Medium LE
🥇Gold - L IOOC - Intense - XXV Intense
🥇Gold - JOOP - Delicate - XXV Delicate
🥇Gold - JOOP - Medium - XXV Medium
🥇Gold - JOOP - Medium - XXV Medium LE
🥇Gold - JOOP - Intense - XXV Intense
🥇Gold - O IOOC - Intense - XXV Intense
🥇Gold - O IOOC - Medium - XXV Medium
🥇Gold - O IOOC - Medium - XXV Medium LE
🥇Gold - O IOOC - Medium - Premium Medium
🥇Gold - O IOOC - Delicate - XXV Delicate
🥇Gold - Car IOOC - Medium - XXV Medium
🥇Gold - Car IOOC - Medium - XXV Medium LE
🥇Gold - Car IOOC - Intense - XXV Intense
🥇Gold - ON IOOC - Intense - XXV Intense
🥇Gold - ON IOOC - Medium - XXV Medium
🥇Gold - ON IOOC - Medium - XXV Medium LE
🥇Gold - NY IOOC - Medium - XXV Medium
🥈Silver - SAO - Medium - Frantoio
🥈Silver - SAO - Medium - Premium Medium
🥈Silver - SAO - Intense - XXV Intense Blend
🥈Silver - SAO - Medium - XXV Medium LE
🥈Silver - SAO - Delicate - XXV Delicate
🏆 Platinum - L IOOC - Medium - XXV Medium
🏆 Absa Top 10 - Delicate - Premium Delicate
🏆 Best of SA - O IOOC - Medium - XXV Medium
🏆 Best Mono Varietal - O IOOC - Medium - XXV Medium
🏆 Best International Award Southern Hemisphere - EVO IOOC (Intense) - XXV Intense