Bella Vista Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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Bella Vista Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Authentic.
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There's value in knowing the source of your food.

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Our Oil...

We are a (very) small farm in Hollister, CA, producing an Italian, pasture-blended oil.  We believe what differentiates our premium oil from others is our harvesting process. Our olives are hand-picked, sorted, and crushed at one of the most modern mills in California, using state-of-art Italian technology.  

Our Tuscan varietals, Frantoio, Leccino, Pendolino, Maurino, and Taggiasca produce a medium-intensity oil that is fruity and buttery, making it an ideal all-around cooking and finishing oil. 

Typically, we harvest a bit later than most.  Earlier harvesting produces a nutrient-dense oil higher in polyphenols (peppery), while a later harvest yields a more mellow flavor.  We are patient and painstaking.  It is both an art and a science to determine exactly when to harvest each year to produce an oil that is buttery but with a peppery finish, an oil high in nutrients but high in flavor, as well.  

In addition to being Certified Organic, Bella Vista is proud to be a member in good standing of the California Olive oil Council (COOC). Our oil is annually lab-tested to ensure that its chemical analysis meets or exceeds the rigorous standards for California and USDA EVOO.

Bella Vista Recognized as Premier Central Coast Olive Oil

Click through to link to the full article and tasting panel review. We are honored!  Oliveoil.com

https://www.cooc.com/about-the-seal/

We are proud to be a featured farmer on the COOC Website:

https://whycaliforniaevoo.com/farmers/bella-vista-ranch/

Bella Vista Ranch is the opposite of a large, commercial grow, and we feel that our attention to detail produces a rich, layered taste that is unique.  Bella Vista Ranch is the "Real Deal."  That's why our tagline is "Authentic"....

 
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Here’s a link to a really comprehensive article on how to purchase, use, and store a premium olive oil: https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/19/health/olive-oil-healthiest-quality-wellness/index.html

 Here’s a link to an article busting the myth about frying with olive oil: https://www.aboutoliveoil.org/usda-recommends-olive-oil-for-deep-frying

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Extra virgin

Extra Virgin means the olives are crushed once, then discarded and there is nothing added to the oil. In our "rush to crush," we crush within 12 hours of harvest to preserve nutrients and to maximize flavor.

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Harvest

It's definitely a family affair. Grandparents, neighbors, children, nieces and nephews, all lend a hand when it's harvest time. From ages 4 to 89, it's "all-hands-on-deck"... everyone pitches in to get our product off the trees, into bins, and to the pressing. It's a very hectic few weeks of the year - and to achieve that mild, buttery flavor, we harvest LATE, usually the end of November or early December. Not a very busy time of the year for a large project like this, really. Not at all.

 


Exceptional quality. Amazing taste.

 
 

Fun Farm Photos.....

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Fresh

Our oil is cold-pressed because heat degrades polyphenic nutrients. Our oil is certified organic, hand-picked, and pressed within 12 hours. Stored at a cool temperature, the oil is then hand-bottled and small-batched. Keeping the oil in a large-capacity stainless-steel container until dispensed discourages oxidation, keeping the oil as fresh as possible. You will be able to taste the difference and will be amazed at just how good fresh tastes!

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the crush

We ensure that Bella Vista olives are transported immediately after the day’s harvest at the end of each day at one of most modern mills in California - the Mill at 43 Ranch in San Ardo, CA.