Golden hour

This summer, it's all about aperitivo.

Since the move to small-plates over a decade ago, the British food scene has been continually inspired by a more Mediterranean way of eating: in stages, together, shared.

And this summer, aperitivo—a culinary and social ritual that marks a winding down from the workday to the evening—is finding a place in our food culture. The one thing you need to amplify those golden hours? A bottle of extra virgin olive oil.

Put the ‘EVOO’ in aperitivo.

There are three integral elements to aperitivo: bitter, salty and fatty. The bitter part often comes in the form of a drink—think Aperol, negroni—while the salt and fat are mainly in the snacks. In fact, in its simplest form, aperitivo could be nothing more than a drink, some bread and a dish of extra virgin olive oil sprinkled with salt. But of course, we want to go a little extra.

So, for all those ‘I don’t cook, I just assemble’ people—we see you, and we raise our Aperol olive oil spritz cocktail to you—here’s a minimal prep, maximal flavour, way to enjoy golden hour.

Pan con tomate with anchovies
Melon and parma ham

The EVOO you need this summer.

Bring style and substance to your table with our limited edition golden hour bottle. 100% Cerasuola olives, crafted by Francesca in Syracuse, this vibrant oil deserved an equally lively design. We couldn’t think of a better artist than Hal Haines, who is known for his colourful, expressive work and is the artist in residence for Casa Lawa in Sicily this summer. His bold brushstrokes were inspired by Francesca’s landscape, where lemon trees, bougainvillaea, and prickly pears grow beside her family olive groves. 

With pairing notes of anchovy, lemon pasta, and rocket salads, our Sicilian olive oil is the ideal pour for aperitivo and al fresco summer dining.

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