Oro Di Bolsena

Cold-pressed from early-harvest Caninese olives, this oil is grassy and vibrant with a gentle peppery finish. It’s best used raw, where its freshness and structure can lift vegetables, legumes, and simple dishes.

  • Acididity

    0.2%

  • Harvested

    Early Fall

  • Intensity

    Medium-High

  • Varietals

    Caninese, Frantoio

Aromas

The first smells that rise up from the oil

  • Green Tomato
    Green Tomato
  • Lemon Peel
    Lemon Peel
  • Bay Leaf
    Bay Leaf
  • Wild Oregano
    Wild Oregano

Notes

Little flavors that show themselves as you taste.

  • Artichoke
    Artichoke
  • Mild Black Pepper
    Mild Black Pepper
  • Chicory
    Chicory

Flavor profile

Bitter
Expressive
Fruity
Expressive
Peppery
Bold

The label

  • HalalNox
  • KosherYes✓
  • OrganicYes✓
  • VeganYes✓
  • VegetarianNox
  • Calories120
  • Fats14 g

    • Saturated

      2.0 g

    • Monounsaturated

      10.0 g

    • Polyunsaturated

      1.5 g

    • Trans

      0 g

Our Standard

  • Dop Logo
    DOP
  • IGP Logo
    IGP

What people are saying

  • Jul 31, 2026

    Nice sturdy bottle and the spout pours cleanly, no drips. I keep it by the stove for quick sautés and bread dipping.

    - Emily F.

  • May 17, 2026

    Used it on plain pasta with a little salt; kids said it tasted “cleaner” than our usual oil, so I keep using it.

    - Alessandro R.

  • Mar 21, 2026

    used this in a simple tomato-basil pasta and the oil still came through, fresh and a little peppery, really nice finish

    - Tobias B.

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In a nutshell:

People describe this oil as fresh, green, and clearly peppery, which makes simple things like bread, pasta, and roasted vegetables taste brighter, though a few find the kick a bit strong for all-purpose frying. Most end up using it mainly raw or as a finishing drizzle, where the flavor stands out more than basic supermarket oils and even picky kids seem to notice the cleaner taste. The bottle itself gets praise for pouring cleanly without drips and looking fine left out on the counter.

  • Eric Z

    Mar 18, 2026

    First time upgrading from my usual grocery oil and I actually taste it on the kids’ lunchbox pasta—grassy, a little peppery, really nice.

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  • Luca F

    Mar 8, 2026

    Switched from basic grocery oil and this one actually pours cleanly, no drips down the side, and looks good on the counter.

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  • Laura W

    Aug 8, 2025

    Really like this one for salads and over roasted veg, nice little bite but still gentle enough for everyday.

  • Laura P.

    Jun 18, 2025

    I bought this as a gift and tasted a little before wrapping it — the oil does taste fresh and green, and the recent harvest date on the label gave me some confidence. Flavor is a bit more peppery than I’d choose for everyday use, but it should suit the friend I’m giving it to.

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  • Lauren B

    Apr 30, 2025

    This has become my go-to for roasted vegetables—bright, a little peppery, and it actually makes simple trays of veg taste special.

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  • Marco B

    Apr 21, 2025

    Good for finishing pasta and simple veggie dishes, a bit too peppery for me to cook everything with. I go through the bottle fairly quickly since I only use it raw, so it feels more like a “nice to have” than my main oil.

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  • Kavya N

    Feb 1, 2025

    Really loving this oil on warm crusty bread, that little peppery kick at the end is perfect!! I keep it just for finishing soups and grilled veggies now, told my sister to grab a bottle too.

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  • Elena S

    Oct 25, 2024

    Love this for simple salads—just greens, beans, and a drizzle. Fresh, green, nice little pepper kick at the end.

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  • Emily P

    Aug 26, 2024

    Really liked this on warm bread, the little peppery kick at the end made it feel special so I kept a bottle for myself

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  • Chiara E

    Aug 17, 2024

    Noticeably fresher than the basic supermarket oil I was using. Has a clear peppery kick, so I mostly use it on cooked vegetables and salads rather than for high-heat stuff, and I’ve already told a friend to try it.

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  • Stephanie L

    Jul 17, 2024

    Mostly using this on roasted broccoli and as a drizzle on bread. Nice green taste, then a little pepper hit at the end.

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  • Charlotte P

    Apr 21, 2024

    Checked the harvest date and origin first, then used it just on warm bread and salads — nice green flavor with a clear peppery kick at the end that makes more sense raw than in the pan.

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  • Arthur E

    Feb 18, 2024

    Nice on bread, you really feel that little pepper kick at the end, though it’s a bit strong for my usual cooking.

  • Imani H

    Oct 29, 2023

    Fresh, green, and a bit peppery at the end; I mostly use it raw and the bottle disappears faster than I expect.

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  • Nicolas R

    Mar 30, 2023

    Got this as a gift and now I keep it by the grill. Splash over roasted peppers and zucchini, everything tastes brighter.

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  • Antoine M

    Nov 5, 2022

    got this as a gift and started using it on roasted vegetables, the flavor is brighter and a bit peppery, makes simple trays of zucchini and peppers taste way better without feeling heavy.

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  • Mia W

    Oct 24, 2022

    Compared to the supermarket oil we used before, this one tastes cleaner on raw veggies and my kids actually eat the cucumber sticks faster, but it feels a bit strong when I try to cook eggs or quick pan dishes with it.

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  • Laura P.

    Aug 6, 2022

    I’ve been brushing Oro Di Bolsena over trays of roasted zucchini, peppers, and onions, and it gives them this bright, green edge with a little pepper at the end that survives the oven. I still save a drizzle for after they come out, and it makes even plain weeknight vegetables taste a bit more put-together.

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Oro Di Bolsena • Pietre Gemella