Where can I get really good olive oil?

Question

We recently returned from a wonderful holiday in Italy. I failed, however, to obtain a good source for olive oil. While in Sicily, Palma di Montechiaro was highly recommended by a trusted source, but I only find a city by that name in my search. Does anyone know of an olive oil producer in Palma di Montechiaro that can ship to US? I want a very good tasting olive oil, extra virgin first cold pressed.

Answer 1

Downtown there is this little store, that exclusivly sells olive oil. They sell local brands and imports, they sell bottles as old as 100 years.  It's almost like a wine store, it's really neat.

Forget the name though. I think it's called 'Off the Vine' or something.  

oh, I live in Sarasota.

Answer 2

Italian Deli that actually has food from Italy

Answer 3

we have very good olive oils in modena italy also... we started the whole thing up :) see if you can get some from there too!!!

Answer 4

There is a company out of Copperopolis CA that makes a good variety, although perhaps not what you are looking for. still, check them out; you may be surprised

Answer 5

my father's collegue has got olive fields (do you call it that?) in the center of italy, abruzzo region... he always brings us the oil he produces... it's terribly delicious!!!!

but i don't really know how could i send you some!

sorry!!!

(i'm glad you like it!)

Answer 6

You might try here

          Sciabica's

     2150 Yosemite Blvd.

     Modesto, Ca. 95354

Answer 7

You might try calling some of your 'better' Italian restaurants.  Their vendors might be able to give them a better break on cost if their supply demand increased.

You might have to buy a case to sell to your friends, nonetheless, it's worth a try and saves you the headaches of having to import it on your own and go through all the red tape.

Answer 8

South Africa grows olives and manufactures olive oil.  Internationally we have won awards for this

Answer 9

The olive garden around here sells some EVOO

Answer 10

Olive Garden actualy sells it where I live.. And Its GOOD!!!

Answer 11

Greece

Answer 12

Wal- Mart

Answer 13

A reputable Italian deli or Italian restaurant should be able to help you out.

Answer 14

I don't know where you live, but for what I concerne (I'm living in US but I'm from Italy), most of the product that you find in the stores, I don't know the reason but they are unknown in Italy. Pasta, tomatoes pelate, cakes, some wine and also oil.

I don't know about the oil from Palma di Montechiaro, but you can find some good brands also in US.

By the way the Regions famous for good olive oil are Tuscany and Umbria (most tourist doesn't know it but is a nice nice region).

Here some brands I found in stores.

Monini (my favorite), Sasso (very light. Moms use it for kids, but good taste), Bertolli, Carapelli. Buy the extra vergine di oliva.

Answer 15

you don't say where you live.NYC has Little Italy.........they will have it....most other large cities have a little Italy....once you find it there...make a deal with the store to ship it to you.............if you live far away.............if you don't live far away.visit the stores often..lots of great stuff...............

Answer 16

What is this "Extra Virgin" business? My wife disagrees.

Answer 17

www.palmodimontechiaro.com?

its worth a try

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Answer 18

Just go to Albertson's grocery store or try Amazon.com grocery section.

Answer 19

Spain, ultramarine shop... (or WalMart)