The Tasting Room

Stories from the groves, the estates, and the people behind every bottle.
Beyond the Grove

Noto, Sicily: A First-Timer's Guide to the Baroque Heart of Val di Noto

Eight earthquake-rebuilt Baroque towns, one olive-growing countryside, and a first-timer's plan for seeing Val di Noto right.

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Four bottles of extra virgin olive oil delicately placed in a shipping box
At the Table
The Best Olive Oil Gifts for Foodies, Ranked by Occasion
A quick guide to matching the right bottle, bundle, or gift card to the occasion, whether you're bringing something for the host or splurging on the friend who already has... Read more...
Close-up of a charcuterie board on a white marble countertop with cheese, bread, crackers, grapes, olives, and a small ceramic dish of olive oil
At the Table
How to Pair Olive Oil With Cheese, Bread, and Just About Everything Else
Matching intensity is the one rule that makes almost every olive oil pairing, from fresh mozzarella to a peppery Sicilian robust enough for steak, fall into place. Read more...
The Best Extra Virgin Olive Oil in 2026: 6 Things to Check Before You Buy
Buying GuideEducation
The Best Extra Virgin Olive Oil in 2026: 6 Things to Check Before You Buy
Not all extra virgin olive oil is equal. Here's what to check before you buy: harvest date, single-estate traceability, polyphenol count, extraction method, acidity, and certified origin. Read more...
A sealed ceramic olive oil cruet with a stainless steel spout stored on a shelf inside a shaded kitchen pantry cabinet, away from light and heat
From the Press
5 Rules for Storing Olive Oil So It Doesn't Go Rancid
Heat, light, air, and time are what turn good olive oil bad, and fixing all four takes about thirty seconds of effort. Read more...
Dark amber curved olive oil tasting glasses lined up on a dining table with bread
At the Table
A Beginner's Guide to Hosting an Olive Oil Tasting at Home
No expertise required. Just a few oils, some bread, and a little bit of structure. Read more...

Get Inspired

Some of our favorite dishes built around a good bottle of oil.

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Herb-Marinated Olives
Castel di Lego OROSnack
Herb-Marinated Olives
|Danny at Soliva Curators
Herb-marinated olives with garlic, citrus zest, and Castel di Lego ORO olive oil. Read more...
Grilled Zucchini and Summer Squash
Castel di Lego OROSide Dish
Grilled Zucchini and Summer Squash
|Danny at Soliva Curators
Grilled zucchini and summer squash finished with lemon, Parmesan, and Castel di Lego ORO olive oil. Read more...
Olive Oil Chocolate Chip Cookies
Castel di Lego ORODessert
Olive Oil Chocolate Chip Cookies
|Danny at Soliva Curators
Chocolate chip cookies made with Castel di Lego ORO olive oil instead of butter. Read more...