NEW! HERCLADE DO ESPORAO EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, Moura DOP, Portugal ... 15.99 (750ml) This Portuguese olive oil, estate grown and blended in the southwestern region of Moura (DOP), is lively and gently spiced. You'll notice nuances of apple, green fruit and a cool, slightly bitter note -- making this the perfect match for fish, broth-style soups, and cold cured meats.
	2009 DROANDI EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, Chianti Classico DOP, Italy... 26.99 (500 ml) In the terraced hills of “Ceppeto” near Gaiole in Chianti comes this wonderful Tuscan blend of Moraiolo, Frantoio, and Leccino organic, estate-grown olives.Harvested manually, the vintage is cold-pressed within 2-3 hours of harvest, giving the oil vibrancy, freshness and longevity. The handmade, organic nature requires lots of time, labor and love. When you consider that one liter of this extra virgin olive oil is one full tree's worth of harvest, you can understand how special this bottle on your table is.
	I GRECO EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, Abruzio DOP, Italy ... 18.99 (250 ml) Like Campania white wines, this oil is intensely mineraly and smoky, with rich, velvety mouthfeel, deep fruity overtones, and a very long finish echoing pepper and spice. Perfect for drizzling on pizza bianco, pasta or bean dishes, roasted vegetables, dressing rosemary foccacia, or as a fantastic condiment for good bread with salt and pepper.iGreco "black label" oil is organic, award-winning, and produced from Rossano and Carolea olives by cold extraction at the winery. I GRECO"VALLE NIKO" EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL WITH WHITE TRUFFLES, Italy ... 27.99 (250 ml) Rich, golden-green oil with strong green olive flavor and rich, soft texture. Overt authentic white truffle perfume and flavor, this blend of Rossano, Carola, Frantoio and Coratina olives should be used sparingly in dressing grilled or fire roasted vegetables, meats, and pasta or white bean dishes. This is real truffle oil, not the "flavored" kind you see elsewhere. Step it up!
	2009 FATTORIA PETROIO EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, Chianti Classico DOP, Italy ... 23.99 (500ml) We are evergreen fans of this luscious, elegant blend that brings home the true flavors of Tuscan classic olive oil. Year after year, the Petroio estate tends its olive groves and picks fruit at the perfect moment, to bottle the sunshine and essence of Chianti. This is the one Tuscan oil our kitchen can't do without!
	CLOS MOGADOR Extra Virgin Estate Olive Oil, Priorat, Spain ... 28.99 (500ml) We welcome the first Spanish olive oil to our very selective group of offerings from renown estates. Handmade from estate-gown arbequina, rojal and empeltre olives, this luxurious blend is bottled by one of Spain's most highly-regarded wine producers, Clos Mogador. Our notes: "Bright deep green leafy color. Immediately fruity and luxurious on the palate. Full bodied with supporting acidity through the long finish, where spice and pepper notes come on subtly. Slightly unfiltered and hedonistic." ¡Delicioso!
	FALCHINI ESTATE LAUDEMIO Extra Virgin Estate Olive Oil, San Gimignano AOC, Italy ... 29.99 (500ml) Estate-grown and produced under the prestigious consortium of Laudemio oils, Falchini promises an "extra-virgin with a difference." Our tasting notes promise: "Glowing chartreuse green. Extremely fresh and vibrant, focusing on fruitiness. Intense olive flavor with pronounced lemon-citrus rind aroma and flavor. A long, fruit-driven finish that has subtle pepper tones, but nothing overwhelming. The texture is creamy, yet bright and lively. The dominant element of this oil is the youth and freshness - like it was just pressed last week."
	CHATEAU MIRAVAL Extra Virgin Estate Olive Oil, Provence, France ... 25.99 (500ml) This sun-filled oil captures the essence of Provencal style with its soft, delicate flavor. Aromas of apple and tomato derive from estate-grown Cayon and Bouteillan olives, planted on beautiful rocky terraces. Serve with grilled bread, or on salads featuring tomato and basil.
	2008 SAVIGNOLA PAOLINA Extra Virgin Estate Olive Oil, Chianti Classico DOP, Italy ... 23.99 (500ml) This explosively aromatic extra virgin oil is hedonistically rich. Moraiolo, Leccino and Frantoio varietals produce an oil characterized by deep pepper, sage, Meyer lemon and orange peel notes. Picked, pressed and bottled under the careful guidance of patriarch Carlo Fabri, this extra virgin olive oil is the estate’s pride. You’ll reach for the tall, elegant bottle when dressing artichokes, light fish dishes, pasta or bread.
	FONTODI Extra Virgin EstateOlive Oil, Chianti Classico DOP, Italy ... 33.99 (500ml) Organic extra virgin olive oil from the Fontodi estate, known for its Chianti Classico wine. The oil is primarily Frantoio, blended with Moraiolo, Leccino and Correggiolo varietals. The delicate balance of components produces oil rich in color, with fine aromas of artichoke leaf and an elegant taste. Delicate, floral, very fresh and pure, this blend is lighter and less peppery than most Tuscan oils.
	VIGNALTA Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Colli Euganei, Veneto, Italy ... 22.99 (500ml) Vignalta's 2005 extra virgin olive oil is pressed from Rasara, Moraiolo and Marzemina varietials grown in the Colli Euganei. The blend is typical of the Veneto region, producing a delicate, light fruity oil with low acidity, herbaceous scent and a slight, delicate bitterness. It is perfect on salads and for cooking in general. Pair with Vignalta's red wine vinegar (below). VIGNALTA Red Wine Vinegar, Colli Euganei, Veneto, Italy... 8.50 (250ml) This is our one and only estate-produced red wine vinegar. Vignalta's Aceto di Vino Rosso is produced exclusively from a small lot of Colli Euganei Rosso Vignalta, from the Villa dei Vescovi vineyard in Luvigliano. The wine is aged for three years in small oak barrels, followed by acetic fermentation with new grape clusters. Finally the vinegar is aged for one more year in small oak barrels. The result is a natural, undiluted vinegar that is smooth, balanced and authentic. Pair with Vignalta's estate olive oil (above).

2008 FATTORIA DI FÈLSINA SINGLE-VARIETAL Estate Olive Oils, Chianti Classico DOP, Italy ... 29.99 (250ml) ... 51.99 (500ml) - Leccino and Raggiolo only ... 4-bottle gift pack* (100ml ea.) 69.99 - supplies limited. “Wine lovers and foodies should also know what insiders are well aware of: Fèlsina produces one of Italy's very best olive oils, of a quality far superior to that offered by most other Tuscan wine estates.” - Steven Tanzer, International Wine Cellar. This is the gold standard! LECCÌNO - Clear, dense, with great balance and complexity. Enjoy with any light dish, salads, raw or poached fish, vegetables. PENDOLÌNO - Very rich, with fruit and herb flavors. Serve with lighter pork, fish or chicken dishes, or use to finish more flavorful vegetables and salads. MORAIÒLO - Extremely rich, explosively fruity on the nose. Peppery and distinctive. Drizzle on soups or bolder pork and chicken dishes. Add to any red meat while cooking or grilling. RAGGIÒLO - Full and assertive. Rich, green, peppery. This is a complex, complete, bold oil. Perfect for grilled meats, stews, and traditional ethnic and Mediterranean dishes. *Serving suggestion: Use the 4-pack of Felsina single-varietal oils for an eye-opening, enjoyable side-by-side tasting served with slices of good bread or toast. The perfect gift for food lovers and fans of Tuscan cuisine! ... 4-bottle boxed gift pack (100ml ea.) 69.99

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DON'T MISS! OUR BEST-SELLING SALT TRUFFLE & SALT This extraordinary blend of ground Italian black truffle and sea salt is the perfect seasoning for omelettes, risotto, pasta, or grilled vegetables. A staff favorite. ...19.99 (3.5 oz)

CASSINA ROSSA SAFFRON & SALT Casina Rossa's Saffron & Salt derives Its vibrant orange color from whole saffron filaments mixed into the sea salt, offering captivating flavor perfect for white meat, seafood, and rice-based dishes. ...16.99 (3.5 oz)

FENNEL SALT Boldly flavored with toasted fennel seed and orange peel, this organic sea salt can be used on meat, seafood, potatoes, bread or eggs. A chef's secret no longer! ...15.99 (3.5 oz)

VOLTERRA PORCINI SALT This natural blend of sea salt, sun dried porcini mushrooms, onion, garlic and other spices adds wonderful aroma and flavor to risotto, pasta, and polenta, or as a rub for veal, pork and poultry. ...14.99 (3.5 oz)

VIGNALTA HERBED SALT This traditional blend from Italy's Veneto features Sicilian sea salt blended with fresh (not dried) Marlunghe estate-grown herbs, rosemary and sage. ...5.99 (10.5 oz)

CONTRONE HOT PEPPER This artisanal air-dried, hand-ground pepper from Campania adds smoky, earthy, "hot but balanced" flavor to any dish. Try with pasta, beans, meats or poultry. ... 9.99 (1.5 oz)

Why Would A Wine Shop Sell Olive Oil? In our journeys, we've found that some of the best wine estates also produce amazingly complex, rich and flavorful extra virgin olive oils. The estates lavish the same care and devotion on their olive oils as they do on their famous wines. These oils are created as distinctive vintages -- some are even single-varietal bottlings. They can be tasted, rated, even paired with specific foods. We enjoy the chance to share some of our discoveries. Most of these oils are in limited supply, available to us as vintages come to market. We'll continue to select and offer the finest ones we find. Enjoy! Chianti's olive oil designation (DOP) exemplifies the pride associated with estate oils Note: Estate-quality olive oil is suitable for long-term storage if stored at constant temperature, away from light and heat sources.