How long does a 250ml bottle of EVOO last once opened?

A 250ml bottle typically lasts 8–10 weeks once opened with regular use, kept in a cool dark cupboard with the cap tight. For two people using it as a finishing oil — drizzled on salads, soups, burrata, grilled vegetables — that works out to about one bottle per two months. Heat, light, and air are what age olive oil; once opened, every week counts.

What is the harvest date on this bottle?

The current 250ml is from our November 2025 harvest, cold-pressed within four hours of picking at a traditional stone mill in the Caltanissetta region of central Sicily. The harvest date is printed on every bottle. We bottle current-season harvest exclusively — never mixed across years, never shipped after the new season arrives.

Can I cook with this oil or only use it raw?

Both. Single-estate Biancolilla has a smoke point around 190–210°C, suitable for sautéing, roasting and shallow-frying — but its real value is raw, where you taste the cultivar, the soil, and the harvest year. We suggest the 500ml for daily cooking and reserving the 250ml for finishing, dressings, dipping, and dishes where the oil is the star.

How should I store this bottle for best flavour?

Store standing upright in a cool, dark cupboard between 14–18°C, away from heat sources and direct sunlight. Keep the cap tightly closed. Do not refrigerate. Do not decant into a clear glass bottle. The dark glass packaging is engineered to protect the oil from light degradation, which is the fastest way to lose polyphenols and aroma.

Is this gift-ready or do I need to wrap it?

The 250ml bottle ships in our branded LAVERDE outer packaging, suitable as a gift on its own. For a more premium presentation, pair it with our raw Sicilian honey (£9) or add it to a Trio Discovery or Mediterranean Essentials gift set — both are designed for gifting and arrive in our signature green presentation box.

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Taste Sicily in Every Pour

A 250 ml bottle of single-estate Biancolilla extra virgin olive oil, crafted from hand-picked Sicilian olives and cold-pressed within hours of harvest at 900 m altitude in central Sicily — delivering bold flavour, fresh aroma and exceptional Mediterranean purity.

This format is perfect for gourmet cooking, thoughtful gifting, and elevating everyday dishes with authentic Sicilian character.

Awards & Recognition

Great British Food Awards 2026 — Finalist, Kitchen Condiments (winners announced 30 October 2026)
Guild of Fine Food Member 2026

Provenance & Import

Single estate in Caltanissetta, central Sicily — 900 m altitude
Biancolilla varietal, single November 2025 harvest
Imported directly from the grower — no distributors
Every shipment passes the Italian olive oil origin controls, including direct verification with the producer

Each bottle undergoes same-day cold extraction to guarantee maximum freshness, vibrant flavour and remarkably high polyphenol levels. Expect an emerald-green hue, grassy notes and a lingering peppery finish — your proof of true premium EVOO.

Why You’ll Love It

Single Estate & Fully Traceable — Know exactly where your oil comes from.
Ultra-Low Acidity (<0.3%) — Far below the 0.8% EVOO threshold for superior flavour.
Cold-Pressed <27 °C — Preserves aroma and fruity complexity.
Dark Glass Bottle — Protects the oil from light and keeps it fresher for longer.
Recyclable Packaging — Premium look, environmentally conscious design.

Tasting Notes

Fresh-cut grass • Green tomato • Almond • Subtle bitterness • Clean pepper kick (distinct 3-second throat tickle)

Perfect For

Finishing grilled vegetables, pairing with warm sourdough, drizzling over burrata, enhancing roasted fish, or turning simple salads into restaurant-level dishes.

Harvest & Bottling

Harvest: November 2025
Cold Extraction: Same-day pressing
Bottled & Tested in the UK: December 2025

Storage Tips

Store in a cool, dark place (<20 °C). Consume within 3 months of opening to enjoy peak aroma and flavour.

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