Portuguese Olive Oil Extra Rare
Portuguese Olive Oil Extra Rare
Portuguese Olive Oil Extra Rare
Portuguese Extra Virgin Olive Oil - Citizens of Soil
Portuguese Extra Virgin Olive Oil - Citizens of Soil
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Portuguese Olive Oil Extra Rare

—Intense & Peppery—

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Harvest

Unique, small-batches sourced by an olive oil sommelier.

Drop

Packed with polyphenols.

Sun

Fresh from the latest harvest.

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Third-party lab and sensory testing.

Heart

High in antioxidants.

This early-harvest oil is packed with antioxidants, and comes in at 608 mg/kg of total polyphenols, which is above the 250 mg/kg benchmark set by EU Regulation (No. 432/2012) about high-polyphenol olive oils.

It also has an impressive 297 mg/kg of just oleocanthal. That’s more of one single polyphenol than most EVOOs have in total!

Other facts per 100ml:
Energy: 3374kj / 821kcal
Total fat: 91.2g
Carbohydrates: 0g
Proteins: 0g
Sugar: 0g
Salt: 0g

High in polyphenols. Very small batch. Certified organic.

Introducing a multi-award winning single estate extra virgin olive oil from the Alto Alentejo wine region of Portugal. This oil is made by one of the most inspiring producers we've ever met, Ana Cardoso, on her 10 hectare plot, where she farms *and* mills award-winning oils herself. 

This is one of our "Extra Rare" limited batches and is best used as a finishing EVOO to keep the high level of antioxidants and peppery flavour intact.

Size: 500ml.

Harvest: October 2025.

Variety: Galega.

Polyphenols: 608 mg/kg.

Acidity: 0.12%

Origin: Fronteira, Alto Alentejo, Portugal.

Process: Superior category extra virgin olive oil obtained directly from mechanical (never chemical or heated) means. The olives are milled within hours of being picked. This oil is filtered. 

Agriculture: Organically-farmed with regenerative practices including grazing animals and a focus on biodiversity.

Soil type: Clay loam.

Ana didn’t set out to be an olive oil producer, but on a quiet dirt road in the wild heart of southern Portugal, the EVOO-life chose her. She was drawn to the stillness of the Alto Alentejo, where she and her husband Paolo, a Tuscan native, found their olive grove.

With zero farming background, she’s now spent hundreds of hours in courses learning everything she can. Soil. Pruning. Composting. Harvesting. Nutrition. And precision, high-quality milling to bring it all together. Most impressively, she farms *and* mills it all herself.

Led by a deep respect for nature, and armed with immense knowledge, Ana’s dedication to crafting exceptional flavour is apparent in every drop.

Learn more about why she's so very special to us.
Tastes like...

Nose: The fragrance of fresh-cut green grass, olive leaf, and apple aromas.

Palate: It's like a bouquet of herbs and dry nuts. It is moderately bitter and spicy due to the phenolic level and low acidity, with a persistently peppery, but clean finish.

Pairs with...
Cheesy dishes. Perfect for drizzling on tomato soups. Very happy in a martini. Dreamy in cacio e pepe.
100% olives from small batches. Nothin' but the juice, baby.

This early-harvest oil is packed with antioxidants, and comes in at 608 mg/kg of total polyphenols, which is above the 250 mg/kg benchmark set by EU Regulation (No. 432/2012) about high-polyphenol olive oils.

It also has an impressive 297 mg/kg of just oleocanthal. That’s more of one single polyphenol than most EVOOs have in total!

Other facts per 100ml:
Energy: 3374kj / 821kcal
Total fat: 91.2g
Carbohydrates: 0g
Proteins: 0g
Sugar: 0g
Salt: 0g

We open up our independently-verified, lab analysis reports to showcase the oil's quality.

Reviews

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How to use

Time to do some myth-busting. You can—and should—cook with extra virgin olive oil. In fact, it's the healthiest fat you can cook with. While many reserve EVOO to dress salads or dip bread, we take our cues from the Med, where they roast, fry, and cook just about everything in it. Studies also show it actually increases the nutritional value of what it cooks!

From hearty bean stews to luxurious chocolate mousse, no dish is complete without a finish of liquid gold. Like your salt, pepper, or squeeze of lemon, think of olive oil as a seasoning, a final drizzle to bring the flavours together.

Call it a ritual, a cure, or a lifestyle—a spoonful a day can go a long way. If you want to really feel the benefits of EVOO, studies suggest you need between 25-50ml a day. For some, a daily morning spoonful is a great way to act as a prebiotic and support nutritional absorption from the start.

Extra virgin olive oil is not just for bread and savoury foods or dishes, it's a staple in sweet goods across the Mediterranean. Swap out butter in your cookies or crumble topping, use it in homemade granola, or wow your guests with a liquid gold cake like the Greek classic Portokalopita.

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