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Arbequina - California EVOO

$29.99
$29.99

California extra virgin olive oil made from Spanish Arbequina olives—smooth, delicate, and perfect for everyday cooking, baking, and light dressings.
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Description

Fall Harvest 2024 | Acidity 0.39% | Polyphenols 309

This extra virgin olive oil is produced in the Northern Central Valley of California and is made exclusively from Arbequina olives, an olive native to the northeastern region of Spain. This versatile oil has a mild intensity and boasts flavor notes of tropical fruits and bananas.

  • 500 mL glass bottle
  • Hand-picked
  • Cold-extracted
  • Made from 100% Arbequina olives
  • Best consumed within 2 years of bottling date

Flavor Profile

An exquisite oil of mild intensity, it boasts flavor notes of tropical fruits and ripe bananas.

How to Use

This is a versatile oil for everyday use, and pairs especially well with fish and white meats.

Ingredients

100% Arbequina Olives

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arbequina extra virgin olive oil?

Arbequina extra virgin olive oil is made from Arbequina olives, a variety known for producing a smooth, mild, and delicate oil. This California-produced oil is cold-extracted to preserve its natural flavor, freshness, and quality.


Where does Arbequina olive oil come from?

This olive oil is produced in California using Arbequina olives, which are native to the northeastern region of Spain. The region’s climate supports the development of high-quality olives, resulting in a fresh, balanced extra virgin olive oil.


What does Arbequina olive oil taste like?

Arbequina olive oil is known for its mild intensity and delicate fruitiness. It typically has a smooth, slightly sweet profile with subtle fresh and herbal notes, making it approachable and easy to use.


What makes Arbequina olive oil different?

This oil stands out for its mild, balanced flavor and low acidity. Made from Arbequina olives and cold-extracted, it offers a softer, more delicate taste compared to more robust olive oils, making it ideal for everyday use.


Is Arbequina olive oil high in polyphenols and what does that mean?

Arbequina olive oil typically has a more moderate polyphenol level compared to early harvest or more robust oils. Polyphenols are natural antioxidants that contribute to freshness, stability, and flavor. In this oil, they help create a smooth profile with a mild peppery finish rather than strong bitterness.


How do I use Arbequina olive oil in cooking?

This olive oil is highly versatile and can be used for both cooking and finishing. Its mild, delicate flavor makes it ideal for sautéing, roasting, and everyday cooking, while also working well drizzled over salads, vegetables, fish, and light dishes.


What foods pair best with Arbequina olive oil?

Arbequina olive oil pairs especially well with vegetables, seafood, salads, and light Mediterranean dishes. Its delicate flavor enhances ingredients without overpowering them, making it ideal for simple, fresh recipes.


How should I store extra virgin olive oil?

Store olive oil in a cool, dark place away from heat and sunlight, and keep the bottle tightly sealed. Proper storage helps preserve its flavor, aroma, and polyphenol content over time. Consume by the bottle's best by date to enjoy its peak freshness and flavor.

It Starts with One Olive

Where Spanish heritage meets California craft, light, fruity, and endlessly usable.

Single-Source

Single-Source

Our producers partner with small family estates from a single region, producing a far superior olive oil than average.
High Polyphenols

High Polyphenols

All our olive oils contain higher polyphenols than the average store-bought olive oil. This means our olive oil is loaded with antioxidants and powerful anti-inflammatory properties.
Early Harvest

Early Harvest

Our olive oils are produced by olives that are harvested early before they ripen, ensuring they have bolder flavors and higher levels of polyphenols.
rating stars
"Smooth, Fruity, and delicious! Actually this is MY favorite for bread dipping or use in baked sweets. I could almost drink it!😋"
Melanie B.

Used in These Recipes

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Overall rating: 4.94382 / 5 from 89 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Arbequina - California EVOO, harvested in Fall 2024, is celebrated for its mild intensity and tropical fruit flavor notes. Customers appreciate its subtle and versatile qualities, high quality, and distinct taste reminiscent of olives. Best consumed within two years of bottling.

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  • Flavor Profile: 34%

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Review highlights

  • "Arbequina EVOO is a very subtle and versatile oil." — Brenda K.
  • "Subtle flavor to use when cooking many recipes Light taste and fragrance" — Leslie P.
  • "This oil is high quality." — Valentina H.

Reviews

For years I’ve know that

"For years I’ve know that I need to use olive oil more often. Problem was every bottle I purchased at grocery stores just tasted awful. I purchased the Arbequina EVOO on the Mediterranean Dish website because I wanted to try Suzy’s Olive Oil Lemon cake recipe (which was AWESOM!) and tried the Arbequina EVOO in a salad dressing. Now I’m hooked! I have it delivered monthly and have never purchased a grocery store-shelf salad dressing since - and that’s been over a year now. Mild, fruity, not bitter at all, just lovely. Makes perfect salad dressings. Highly recommend it. Thanks Suzy"

— Deborah B. (5/5)

Wonderful oil especially for baking.

"Wonderful oil especially for baking. Already used it all and going to order more. This oil is so light and perfect for baking."

— Catherine H. (5/5)

Has a great taste.

"Has a great taste."

— nancy v. (5/5)

I love good quality olive

"I love good quality olive oil. I ran enjoy more of a buttery flavor profile or mild rather than the grassy type. Thank you for helping me to understand would be the best type for me. It's excellent!!!! I'll buy it again."

— Steve H. (5/5)

Great quality EVOO

"Love this one - milder olive oil and great for dishes where you want that milder olive oil."

— Kathy C. (5/5)

Olive Oil

"Everything I have ordered has been exceptional quality. I am very pleased with my purchases!"

— Susanna H. (5/5)

Great EVOO

"This olive oil is great with everything. . Will buy again and again."

— Jill M. (5/5)

This EVOO is quite smooth

"This EVOO is quite smooth and has a mild but intense flavor. I have used it in a salad dressing, and a meat marinade. Absolulove this Spanish olive oil."

— Sandra R. (5/5)

It tastes so good with

"It tastes so good with any fruit salad and desserts. Love it."

— Marla A. (5/5)

Did not like the aftertaste

"Did not like the aftertaste"

— Terese E. (2/5)

Q&A

Is this a good one to drink like Suzy shows on posts? Also is it from CA olives?
Hi Ellen, Great question! Yes, you can absolutely enjoy our Arbequina extra virgin olive oil as a daily shot, just like Suzy recommends for our Early Harvest extra virgin olive oil. All of our extra virgin olive oils are wonderful for this purpose as they’re high-quality, rich in antioxidants, and meant to be enjoyed in a variety of ways. The main difference comes down to flavor. Each oil has its own unique taste profile, so it really comes down to personal preference. Our Arbequina extra virgin olive oil is produced in the Northern Central Valley of California, and is made exclusively from Arbequina olives, which are native to the northeastern region of Spain. Sincerely, The Mediterranean Dish Team