Where Health & Gastronomy Meet

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A scannable QR code is available on every bottle offering the consumer all relevant details around every lot number to make the best and most informed possible purchase decision: Exact harvest dates, yield, chemical analysis, organoleptic score, aromas & flavors, polyphenols and Elenolides.

Socially Responsible

Since early 2021, Darmmess has embraced willingly the social enterprise business model. Our priorities became centered around supporting and empowering our local community. We make up for the marketing and distribution gaps in the value chain of our farmers while providing them with professional technical assistance around the best organic agricultural practices.

Early Harvest

Unlike common practices, we start our journey end of September of every year. This timing generates a low yield but is behind an unequaled quality. Our unripe green olives get sorted, removing any unperfect or unhealthy fruit.

 

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Traceable to the olive groves

Enjoyable Food

Organic by choice

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Environmentally friendly

A fast Process

We did put in place an unusually fast & sophisticated process whereby we go from tree to bottle very quickly. It is a tailor-made unique one, based on our expertise and scientific research. Our learning curve is allowing us to improve it with every new harvest

First Cold Extracted

We designed our own modern process whereby our olives aren’t pressed but extracted by a centrifuge. The no water, no heat commitment preserves intact all components behind our special aromas, flavors and scents. Here also, we get a lower production for the same amount of olives but a much higher quality.

Filtered

This last step before bottling aims at removing the small particles of olives responsible for oxidation with time. A stable and high level of freshness is guaranteed. Bottling and capping happen immediately after under strict hygiene conditions.

 

Deir Mimas Village

“Bordeaux of Lebanese Olive Oils”

A Hidden Jewel

DARMMESS COMES EXCLUSIVELY FROM DEIR MIMAS, SOUTH LEBANON.

Deir Mimas: Where Ancient Olive Trees Craft the Essence of Darmmess

Deir Mimas is a picturesque village in southern Lebanon, known for its unspoiled beauty, ancient heritage, and deep connection to olive cultivation. Overlooking the majestic Litani River and situated near the historic Beaufort Castle, built by the Crusaders, Deir Mimas offers a glimpse into Lebanon’s rich history and culture. The village is also home to the renowned Mar Mema Monastery, adding to its spiritual and historical significance. With a population of 6,000, this tranquil destination is cherished by both locals and tourists who come to experience its peaceful environment and its ties to Lebanon’s ancient past.

What truly sets Deir Mimas apart is its longstanding relationship with olive trees and olive oil production. The village is home to a staggering 130,000 olive trees, some over 600 years old, and even a few that are believed to be as ancient as 2,000 years. These trees, deeply rooted in the history of the region, have witnessed generations of olive farming, shaping the village’s identity and economy. Nestled in the hills at an altitude of 580 meters, Deir Mimas benefits from a unique climate and fertile, clay-rich white soil that provides the perfect environment for olive trees to thrive. This ideal setting, coupled with traditional olive mills and time-honored harvesting techniques, allows Deir Mimas to produce olive oil that is truly exceptional.

At the heart of this olive-rich landscape is Darmmess, a premium extra virgin olive oil brand that draws from the village’s ancient olive groves. Darmmess embodies the essence of Deir Mimas, with its olives harvested at their peak to create an oil that is both rich in flavor and steeped in tradition. The brand’s commitment to quality is reflected in its careful cultivation and production processes, rooted in the village’s centuries-old olive farming heritage. This deep connection between Deir Mimas and Darmmess highlights the enduring legacy of olive oil production in the region, a craft passed down through generations and celebrated around the world for its excellence.

In Deir Mimas, olive trees are more than just a crop—they are a symbol of resilience, heritage, and the lifeblood of the community. Every drop of Darmmess olive oil carries with it the essence of this remarkable village, where ancient trees, fertile land, and time-honored practices come together to produce one of the finest olive oils in the world.

Traceable

We are the first and the only Lebanese brand of EVOO  implementing traceability:  Every bottle carries a lot number showing the farmer’s initials through which we can trace our EVOO from our millennial trees to your table.

Monovarietal

Among all available varieties, we only harvest the “Souri” ( originated from Sour/Tyr) known also as “Baladi”, considered one of the oldest and best varieties in the world.

Organic Culture

Deir Mimas is a small village where all is about Extra Virgin Olive Oil. We have done it for thousands of years and we do it well. Our millennial olive groves are taken care of organically, with pesticides and chemicals free.

 

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