Ceramic Bottle - Arbequina

I received my arbequina olive oil today and I have to say: it was worth the wait. As soon as I got the bottle opened, I poured myself a shot. This is olive oil that has NOT been refined to the point that you wonder if it is olive oil. Lovely to look at, amazing to inhale its olivey, peppery, grassy aroma. The taste? Saltimbocca! Not the Italian food, but what saltimbocca means: it jumps in the mouth! All of the aromas swirling around as flavors, trading places, coming to the fore, then settling back some. Sucking in some air with the oil causes the pepperyness to step aside allowing the grassy notes to be front and center, but watch out for the peppery notes to continue to jump as you slowly let the oil slide down your throat. There is no denying, this is not grocery store olive oil. This is special, a return olive oil that stands up well to spices and herbs. That said, I won’t be cooking with it at all. Heat most likely will cause breakdown, not a nice thing to do to this artisanal oil. Save this for finishing any Italian dish that would welcome the fresh oil. Minestrone, bruschetta, chicken with lemon and capers, braciole, to elevate it to a new level. Salad dressing? Sure! Crush a little bit of garlic, add some freshly chopped tarragon, salt and NO pepper and the very best red wine vinegar you can find, and your salad will sing! Heck, I’m ready to cut wedges from iceberg lettuce, sprinkle with salt, add the oil, then add some flaked salt. Really, nothing else is necessary. I can almost hear the choir vocalizing in the fridge. Saltimboca is the perfect way to describe this perfectly pressed oil! Thank you for doing such great work and sharing it with us. Angels on earth!

I am just trying to learn to incorporate olive oil in my cooking after a bad experience about 20 years ago with oil that was likely rancid.

Instead of looking for the cheapest oil at the neighborhood grocery (been there and it didn’t turn out well), I read up on what to consider when selecting oil— extra virgin, sourced from a single geographic area, cold pressed, packaged in dark glass, etc. LaPanza met all the criteria and the attractive ceramic bottle clinched it.

I wanted a healthy, light oil for my first attempt to introduce olive oil into our eating. This has a flavor that I can only describe as bright and has been a hit for my family in cooking and in salad dressings. In addition to the oil itself, I appreciate the ceramic bottle that prevents exposure to light. I think I have found “my brand.” I’ve already placed a second order, including the Outlaw Blend this time.

Just got my first ceramic bottle of Arbequina. I've tried other brands. La Panza extra virgin olive oil is superior in taste. Highly recommend.

This olive oil is really great. It really has a great taste. I would definitely recommend it.

The great tasting olive oil comes in a beautiful ceramic jar which keeps it tasting fresh and clean.