How to select your olive oil
We purchase all of our olive oils directly from the importer and/or producer. We know these people well, we have been dealing with them for many years. They are true experts in their fields and geographic regions.
Here’s what you should be looking for when buying quality extra virgin olive oil:
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Estate bottled: This means that olives are grown, picked and pressed on the same grove by the same family/small producer typically daily vs being trucked in from various places and left to sit around for days.
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Single Varietal: Specific olive varieties identified on the label. Again, this points to traceability but also flavour. Buttery, grassy, fruity, peppery - every olive will give you a different flavour.
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Harvest dates: ideally the most recent fall harvest and if no harvest date listed just ensure best before date is within two years.
Oils
Fratelli Carli - Italy
Supplier of the perfect everyday-use olive oil.
Olio Carli Extra Virgin Olive Oil - $24
Great all purpose everyday olive oil from a trusted name. This 100% Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil owes its distinctive fragrance notes to the southern Italian varieties it’s made. Low Acidity. High Oleic.
Fruttato Extra Virgin Olive Oil - $24
Another great classic! Compared to the white label, it is a more full-body with a powerful aroma that comes from its fruity and gently piquant flavour.
Nobleza Del Sur - Andalucia, Spain
Imported by Dolores Smith of the Olivar Corporation. Dolores is an accredited specialist in Spanish olive oils and represents oils affiliated with the World Flos Olei awards organization. 2020 Gold at New York, 2019 Best Medium in Worlds Flos Olei and Best of Class 2018 New York.
Centenarium Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil - $35
Estate Bottled. Single Varietal-Picual Olive.Peppery and herbaceous with extremely clean notes of salad greens, green herbs, and subtle tomato...you might capture a fleeting flavour of truffles. Pair with a quality dark vinegar.
Arbequina Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil - $35
Estate Bottled. Single Varietal-Arbequina Olive. Delicate and fruity followed by subtle sweet apple finish. Pair with a quality white vinegar.
Rincon de la Subbetica Extra Virgin Olive Oil - $39
Single Varietal-Hojiblanca Olive. Voted the #1 Organic Olive Oil in the World!! It is intensely fruity with aromas of herbaceous plants, thyme and mint with prominent notes of tomato and garden vegetables. The taste is initially sweet with a green almond flavour and a moderately spicy finish.
Frantoia Barbera - Palermo, Sicily
Protected Geographical Indication, produced with olives harvested exclusively in the provinces of Sicily.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil - $33
Great everyday olive oil.
Fonte Di Foiano - Tuscany
Toscano Extra Virgin Olive Oil - $33
Estate Bottled. Single Varietal-Moraiolo, Pendolino and Leccino Olives. Characterized as a well-balanced medium olive oil with bitter and spicy tasting notes. Amazing on salads and raw vegetables.
Spartan Rolling Hills - Greece
Our long term supplier Nick Tzaras travels to his family groves in Sparta Greece for the fall harvest and returns to Canada to bottle.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1L - $37
Single Varietal-Kalamata. Fall Harvest. This oil has been a staple in our store since we opened our doors! It is a favourite go to. Its rich green colour, fruity aroma and flavour and slightly spicy flavour make it perfect for any type of salads.
Savini Tartufi - Tuscany
Italian family-owned business located in Tuscany, Italy. Their unique selection of Artisan Truffle Delicacies, produced in small quantities, using traditional recipes and methods.
White Truffle Flavoured Extra Virgin Olive Oil - $18.99
A timeless classic ideal to season every dish. The ideal way to ensure that the whole dish takes on the appetizing smell of truffles is to place small drops on the plate.
Wildly Delicious Bread Dippers
Truly a crowd-pleaser!!
Roasted Garlic and Parmesan - $12.99
Flavoured with roasted garlic, parmesan and capers, this product is a combination of sunflower oil, olive oil and white wine vinegar.
Peri Peri - $12.99
Flavoured with spicy peri peri consisting of chilli and garlic this product is a combination of sunflower oil, olive oil and white wine vinegar.
Asiago and Artichoke Chardonnay - $12.99
Flavoured with sharp Asiago cheese and balanced with artichokes and capers this product is a combination of sunflower oil, olive oil and Chardonnay wine vinegar.
Herbed Balsamic - $12.99
Traditionally spiced with basil and oregano, this product is a combination of sunflower oil, olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
Vinegars
Fratelli Carli, Italy
Balsamic Vinegar of Modena - $15
A great every day balsamic for salads or dipping. P.G.I. 100% Natural. No Caramel. High Must Content. Aged for 12 Months. Naturally Gluten Free.
Maletti Regnani
Extraordinary balsamic vinegar from the well known Maletti wine making family in Modena.
Aceto Balsamic Vinegar of Modena - $33
Best-seller! Thick and syrupy with a velvety texture and a flavor that is a perfect balance of sweet and acidity. Rivaling traditional balsamics costing twice as much, this is a great vinegar at a great price. Presented in a heart shaped bottle.
Giuseppe Giusti, Modena
Italy’s oldest and most prestigious vinegar producer. The Giusti family has been producing Balsamic Vinegar since 1605, passing down a recipe that creates a complex harmony of flavors and a product of excellence, appreciated all over the world.
Sinfonia Balsamic Vinegar - $49
Best-seller! Dense and sweet and presented in an elegant long necked bottle. Aromas and flavors of plum jam and red fruits intertwine with hints of honey and vanilla. Is perfect as a fresh dressing for various savoury or sweet dishes.
Balsamic Vinegar Glaze - $10.99
Balsamic vinegar reduction is excellent on fruit, desserts, aged cheese, grilled meats, vegetables, and salads.Our balsamic vinegar glaze is made with Aceto Balsamico Di Modena IGP, this is an authentic crema di balsamico made in and with ingredients of Modena, Italy.
San Carlos
San Carlos White Balsamic - $18
Exceptional 100% natural, aged 5 years in oak after a gentle acetification of “uncooked” sweet-dessert wine grape must. Elegant, smooth notes of tropical fruits and ice-wine flavour.
Borgo de’Medici
Borgo de' Medici is a family-run company dedicated to producing and promoting the very best of Tuscan food and wine.
Chianti Wine Vinegar - $10.99
Chianti Italian Red Wine Vinegar. Made in north-central Italy, this beautiful red wine vinegar is a stunning result of fermenting high quality Chianti Wine then aging in wooden casks for a short period to create a tangy masterpiece with structure and body.
Favuzzi Vinegars
Port Vinegar - $15
Vinegar with a dark caramel colour, featuring smooth, rich and woodsy aromas of spice, caramel and fig. Its sweet and complex taste reveals slightly tangy notes.
Sherry Vinegar Reserve DOP - $15
Sherry vinegar exudes complex burnt caramel and hazelnut flavours. Bright and balanced, it features exceptional aromatic notes a cider or rice vinegar could never imitate.
Vermouth Vinegar - $15
Elegant vinegar with shades of pink. Its bright aromas with iodine notes are reminiscent of chamomile flowers. Its dry flavour lets graceful hints of herbs (such as absinthe, bay leaf, rosemary and thyme) shine through.
Champagne Vinegar - $15
Vinegar with a light golden colour and bright fresh fruit aroma, with a hint of minerality. Its sweet taste, featuring just a touch of acidity, reveals notes of pear and pie spices.
