Extra virgin olive oil
Discover new levels of flavour with our superb range of extra virgin olive oils.
All made from quality estate-grown olives and all high polyphenol.
Simply drizzle, splash or stir one through your cooking to bring any meal to life!
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Premium extra virgin olive oil, from Sicily and beyond
At the heart of our range is our own Sicilian extra virgin olive oil, made with Cerasuola and Nocellara del Belice olives grown, hand-picked and cold-pressed by the Di Lorenzo family on their Disisa Estate in northern Sicily. We visit every February to taste and blend the new harvest with them, and it's bottled exclusively for The Gift of Oil.
The same Sicilian estate makes our whole family of naturally infused olive oils, from Lemon and Basil to Chilli, Garlic and Truffle, each made with real ingredients and no artificial flavourings. Alongside our own oils, we select a range of single-estate olive oils from across Europe: Laudemio from Tuscany, Pellegrino Riserva from Puglia, Lia from Greece, Merula from Spain and Alziari from Provence, each with its own character and story.
High polyphenol olive oil
Polyphenols are the natural plant compounds that give a fresh extra virgin olive oil its bitterness and peppery kick. The benchmark for a high polyphenol olive oil is 250mg per kilogram, the level set in EU Regulation 432/2012 (5mg per 20g of oil). Our Sicilian oil has 431mg/kg, and Lia from Greece has 683mg/kg. Compare them all side by side in our high polyphenol olive oil collection.
How to use olive oil
A great extra virgin olive oil is one of the most versatile things in your kitchen. Drizzle it over salads, vegetables, fish and meats, use it for dipping with fresh bread, or finish soups, pasta and risottos with a generous glug. Our infused oils add instant flavour: try Lemon over grilled fish, Garlic over roasted potatoes, or Chilli over pizza and pasta. Our robust, peppery single-estate oils are superb for finishing hearty dishes or simply enjoying on their own. Pair any of them with one of our balsamic vinegars for an instant dressing.
Olive oil gifts
Our oils make lovely presents, from build-your-own gift bags to gift-boxed single-estate oils. Browse our olive oil gifts and gift sets, with free UK delivery on orders over £60.
Frequently asked questions
What is high polyphenol olive oil?
Polyphenols are natural plant compounds found in fresh extra virgin olive oil, and they give it its bitterness and peppery kick. The benchmark for a high polyphenol olive oil is 250mg per kilogram, the level set in EU Regulation 432/2012. Our single-estate oils with measured levels range from 252mg to 683mg per kilogram.
Can you drink olive oil, and how much?
Yes. Many of our customers take a 20ml measure of a high polyphenol extra virgin olive oil each morning, as well as using it in their cooking and dressings. Download our drinking olive oil booklet for more ideas.
What's the difference between traditional and infused olive oil?
Our traditional oils are pure extra virgin olive oil, with flavour coming entirely from the olives themselves. Our infused oils start from a premium Sicilian extra virgin base, with natural ingredients such as lemon, basil, garlic or chilli added during pressing or infusing, for real flavour with no artificial additives.
How should I store olive oil?
Keep it at room temperature, ideally between 15°C and 20°C, away from direct heat and sunlight, with the cap firmly on. There's no need to refrigerate it, and good oil can go cloudy or solid in the fridge. Use it within a few months of opening to enjoy it at its freshest.
Are your olive oils vegan and gluten free?
Yes. Our olive oils are pure, natural extra virgin olive oil, so they are suitable for vegetarians and vegans, and are gluten free.