provence, france l dip into europe’s olive oil offerings...dro extra virgin olive oil is delicate...
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CASA MARGHERITATrevi, ItalyAll olives, all the time? Adopt a tree from Casa Margherita’s grove and receive some of Umbria’s finest oil throughout the year, pressed from your tree’s own olives. $92 per yearwww.casa-margherita.com/olive-oil/oliveoil.html
Dip Into Europe’s Olive Oil Offerings
Artisanal olive estates are opening their doors to travelers, but if you can’t take a gustatory getaway, let the oil come to you. Check out these products from France, Italy, Spain, and Greece, available online. Crusty bread not included.
SAN LEANDROCórdoba, Spain
Spanish olives from this ancient Andalusian grove
were first pressed in 1916. Today’s San Lean-
dro extra virgin olive oil is delicate and aromatic.
$127 for 6 bottleswww.med-int.com
CASTELASVallée des Baux de Provence, FranceFrench for “old castle,” Castelas extra virgin olive oil is pressed from the olives of a 100-year-old grove and tastes of basil and green vegetables. $20 per bottlewww.castelasshop.fr
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ELEAAthens, GreeceElea, an award-winning olive oil from Sparta and Corinth, is both organic and kosher for Passover. $19 per bottlehttp://eleaoliveoil.com/commerceMOULIN JEAN
MARIE CORNILLEVallée des Baux de Provence, FranceLike Provençal wine in its delicacy, the Moulin Jean Marie Cornille black extra virgin olive oil contains hints of underwood, cocoa, and artichoke. $26 per bottlewww.moulin-cornille.com
ANTONIO CELENTANO Córdoba, Spain
This extra virgin olive oil from Córdoba, Spain is
produced from a variety of olives including local picudos. $15 per bottle
www.antonio celentano.com
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