Our Story
A PASSION THAT UNITES US
Ours is a story of family and passion, built on deep connections with the land and the art of olive cultivation. It all began in 1950.
In 1975, our journey into olive cultivation took its first steps, thanks to a small plot of land.
In 1993, Azienda Agricola Francesco Piras was born—a family-run business where love for the land and knowledge are passed down from generation to generation.
Discover the excellence of our extra virgin olive oil, a reflection of tradition, care, and dedication
CORAX, OUR FAMILY
TOGETHER, EVERYTHING TASTES BETTER
We started producing olive oil in Alghero, Sardinia, in the early 1990s: it has always been an activity that involved everyone, from the youngest to the most experienced. The various stages of production, especially the olive harvest, have always been moments of togetherness, where we worked and bonded as a family. In this way, we have carried on our tradition.
Today, we cultivate over 100 hectares of olive groves in the Alghero countryside. In addition to cultivation and production, since 2006, we have started bottling and distributing our oil. This marked the creation of Corax, our company brand. Today, Corax Olive Oil includes five different product lines: Fruity, Organic, D.O.P. Sardegna, Amabile, and Flavored.
Our production
A Growing Reality
Today, we cultivate over 100 hectares of olive groves in the Alghero countryside, in northern Sardinia.
Since 2006, we have been bottling and distributing our oil under the Corax brand, which now encompasses five product lines.
In 2010, we obtained Organic Certification for both olive processing and oil packaging. Since 2013, we have been producing certified organic Corax Olive Oil, using environmentally friendly cultivation methods.
Fruity
Obtained from a blend of oils from various olive varieties harvested on our farm's estates.
Biological
Produced with respect for the environment using natural methods. Made from Bosana and Semidana olives.
Sardegna DOP
The flagship product of our company, it embodies and enhances all the qualities of Sardinian olive oils. Made exclusively from Bosana olives.
Flavored
Seasonings made with extra virgin olive oil and natural flavors: chili pepper, garlic, basil, lemon, and black truffle.
Amabile
A product of late harvesting from various mature olive varieties grown on our estates in the Alghero countryside.
Our Production Process
Tradition and Innovation
We produce extra virgin olive oil with passion, staying connected to our land all year round.
Our olive mill combines artisanal expertise with cutting-edge technologies to ensure the highest quality.
Through our method, we guarantee an extra virgin olive oil that blends respect for tradition with innovation, offering a product rich in flavor and authentically natural.
- Harvesting and Cleaning
Freshly harvested olives are immediately washed and cleared of impurities such as leaves and twigs to preserve their freshness.
- Malaxation
In this delicate phase, the olive paste is processed at 27°C, the ideal temperature for naturally extracting the oil while maintaining all its organoleptic properties. The process lasts between 25 and 40 minutes.
- Final Water-Oil Separation
Using vertical centrifuges, water is removed, resulting in a pure, high-quality oil.
- Hammer Milling
Olives, including their pits, are crushed to obtain a vegetable paste, ready for further processing.
- Solid-Liquid Separation
We use two-phase centrifuges that separate the oil from the olive pomace without adding water, for a more sustainable and natural result.
- Storage and Packaging
The oil is stored in stainless steel containers, where it naturally decants without artificial filtration. After thorough chemical and organoleptic testing, it is bottled and packaged under our Corax brand.
In our olive groves, the predominant variety is Bosana, typical of northern Sardinia, known for its productivity and adaptability. We oversee every production phase, from plowing to ensure healthy soil, to pruning for balanced yields, and finally to harvesting and processing in our olive mill. Our goal? Always quality, never quantity. We are proud to carry on a tradition that unites innovation and love for our land, with a steadfast commitment to producing exceptional extra virgin olive oil.
