Your first taste of Sicily
A gentle first taste of Sicily, made for newcomers. A simple and approachable bundle to begin exploring Sicilian, single-estate olive oil.
Primo Assaggio: Sicilian Olive Oil Starter Bundle
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$54.00
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Primo Assaggio: Sicilian Olive Oil Starter Bundle
Sale price
$54.00
Regular price
$63.98
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Primo Assaggio is Soliva's starter set: two 250ml bottles pairing Embrace's delicate EVOSÌ from Menfi with Viragì's well-balanced Polifemo from Chiaramonte Gulfi. It's the easiest way to taste two single-estate Sicilian oils side by side before choosing a full-size bottle.
- Harvest Year: 2025 - 2026
- Intensity: Light–Medium, Medium
- Size: 2 x 250ml
Pair With
EVOSÌ is light and easy, pairing well with dishes like warm crusty bread, a simple arugula salad, or a soft scramble of eggs.
Polifemo is medium and balanced, shining with dishes like grilled salmon, roasted peppers, or a citrus marinade.
Harvest Details
Soliva partners with family-run estates across Sicily, each one farming a single grove and bottling a single harvest, so every bottle can be traced back to exactly where it grew.
EVOSÌ is made from Nocellara del Belice and Biancolilla olives, harvested in early September and October 2025.
Polifemo is made from Tonda Iblea olives, harvested between mid-September and mid-October 2025.
Olives are hand-picked at peak ripeness and cold-pressed within hours to ensure peak quality.
Nutritional Info
Nutrition Facts — EVOSÌ
Serving Size: 1 tbsp (15mL)
Servings Per Container: 15 (200mL) / 33 (500mL)
| Calories | 130 |
| Total Fat | 14.0g |
| Saturated Fat | 2.0g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11.0g |
| Sodium | 0.0mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 0.0g |
| Protein | 0.0g |
Blend of 80% Nocellara del Belice and 20% Biancolilla olives. Producer: Embrace, Menfi, Sicily, Italy.
Nutrition Facts — Polifemo
Serving Size: 1 tbsp (14 mL)
Servings Per Container: ~18 (250ml) / ~35 (500ml)
| Calories | 115 |
| Total Fat | 12.8g |
| Saturated Fat | 2.0g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.4g |
| Sodium | 0.0mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 0.0g |
| Protein | 0.0g |
DOP Monti Iblei (Sottozona Gulfi). Unfiltered. Mono/polyunsaturated fat values estimated proportionally from label's total/saturated fat figures. Producer: Viragì, Chiaramonte Gulfi (RG), Italy.
Storage & Care
Store your olive oil in a cool, dark place away from heat and direct sunlight, and keep the bottle tightly sealed between uses.
Unopened bottles stay at their best for roughly two years, but once opened, the freshest flavor and aroma are enjoyed within a few months.
If you prefer using a cruet, choose a dark, airtight one and refill it with small amounts at a time to protect the oil from light and air.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping
Free ground shipping on U.S. orders over $100. Orders below $100 ship at standard carrier rates. Most orders ship within 2–3 business days, and tracking is provided once your package is on its way.
Returns
All food products, including extra‑virgin olive oil, are final sale and cannot be returned or refunded. If your order arrives damaged, please contact us within 7 days of delivery with your order number and photos of the product and packaging so we can assist.
FAQ
What makes Soliva's olive oils different from what I'd find at the grocery store?
Every oil in this bundle comes from a named estate, a single harvest, a single press. That’s different from most supermarket "extra virgin," which is blended from oil sourced across dozens of unnamed farms. We work directly with four small Sicilian producers: Tenuta Cavasecca, Embrace, Frantoio Galioto, and Viragì. Read more about how we choose them in Our Story.
What do "single-estate," "single-cultivar," and labels like D.O.P. or I.G.P. actually mean?
Single-estate means all the olives come from one farm. Single-cultivar (or "monocultivar") means the oil is pressed from just one olive variety rather than a blend, such as our Monocultivar Biancolilla N° 07 or Monocultivar Moresca N° 03. D.O.P. and I.G.P. are EU-protected designations that guarantee the oil was grown and pressed in a specific certified region, such as our D.O.P. Monti Iblei 04 and I.G.P. Sicilia 05.
How do I know these oils are actually fresh?
Look for a harvest date and lab-tested numbers, not just a "best by" date. Sicilian olives are picked between September and November, so a harvest labeled "2025-2026" comes from olives picked in late 2025 and sold as that year’s vintage through the following year. Every bottle we sell is tested for polyphenol content and free acidity after pressing, and we publish those results as we receive them from each producer. Once your bottles arrive, keep them tightly capped in a cool, dark place away from the stove; light and heat age olive oil fastest.
"Mild," "medium," and "intense": what do these mean?
It’s a measure of pungency and peppery bite at the back of the throat, not a measure of quality. A mild oil isn’t a "weaker" oil. This bundle is built to let you compare across that range in one order; if you’d rather browse by intensity on your own, see Delicato: The Gentle Introduction, Equilibrio: The Everyday Classics, or Audace: For the Bold Palate.
Can I customize which oils are included in this bundle?
No. Each bundle is a fixed, pre-curated set, chosen so the oils contrast well against each other rather than overlap. If you want full control over what you’re tasting, build your own lineup by shopping individual bottles in Shop All.
Do the bottles ship together, and is this a subscription?
Yes, all bottles in a bundle are one order and arrive in one shipment. No, this is a one-time purchase, not a recurring charge, and nothing renews automatically.
Can I cook with these oils, or are they only for finishing?
Yes, all of our oils can be cooked with, though their character comes through most at the table: drizzled, dipped, or spooned over something simple. A general rule of thumb: milder oils are the most versatile for everyday cooking, while a bolder, more intense oil is best saved for finishing so its flavor isn’t lost to heat.
What are polyphenols, and why should I care?
Polyphenols are the natural antioxidant compounds responsible for both an oil’s peppery bite and much of its health benefit. Higher polyphenol counts generally mean a fresher, more recently pressed oil. We test and publish polyphenol levels for every harvest. Learn more on our Health Benefits page.
I loved one of these oils best. Can I buy a full-size bottle of just that one?
Yes. Once you know your favorite, shop it directly by producer: Tenuta Cavasecca, Embrace, Frantoio Galioto, or Viragì. Or browse everything at once in Shop All.
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