{"product_id":"macala-olive-oil-2025-harvest-italian-blend","title":"Macala Olive Oil - 2025 Harvest - Italian Blend","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur family has been growing olives in Sage, California since 2007, inspired by our Italian roots. This Italian Blend from our 2025 harvest is the closest we've come to bottling those roots: five classic Italian varietals, picked by hand and cold pressed for the freshest, most vibrant oil we know how to make.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🫒 The olives\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blend brings together Pendolino, Frantoio, Taggiasca, Moraiolo and Castelvetrano. These varietals trace back mostly to Umbria, with others from Liguria and Sicily. Each one brings its own character, and together they make a balanced, layered oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌿 How it's made\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery olive is hand picked and cold pressed to protect its flavor, aroma and natural goodness. Our 2025 oil is \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/3358\/1586\/files\/COOC_Cert_2025_Harvest.webp?v=1792692940\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCertified Extra Virgin by the California Olive Oil Council\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e💚 Very high polyphenols\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLab tested at \u003cstrong\u003e601 mg\/kg of polyphenols\u003c\/strong\u003e, a very high count for olive oil. Polyphenols are natural antioxidants that come from the olive itself, and they're behind the peppery tickle you feel at the back of your throat with truly fresh oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🏛️ A long history of wellness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOlive oil has been part of daily life around the Mediterranean for thousands of years. The ancient Greeks and Romans used it as food, as medicine and as care for skin and hair. Greek physicians, Hippocrates among them, recommended it in many of their remedies, and athletes rubbed it into their muscles before competing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat tradition lives on today. Extra virgin olive oil is the heart of the Mediterranean diet, one of the most studied ways of eating in the world. Many families still take a spoonful of fresh oil each morning, a habit passed down for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e😋 Taste\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh, green and lively, with a peppery finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🍽️ How to enjoy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOn its own:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pour a little into a spoon or small dish and taste it straight, the way olive oil makers do.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWith bread:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serve with warm crusty bread, a pinch of flaky salt and cracked pepper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAs a finishing oil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drizzle over pasta, soups, grilled fish, roasted vegetables or beans just before serving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn salads:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whisk with lemon juice or a good vinegar for a simple, bright dressing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWith cheese:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pour over fresh burrata, mozzarella or ricotta, or alongside aged cheeses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor something sweet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Try it over vanilla ice cream with a sprinkle of sea salt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo get the most from the polyphenols and fresh flavor, enjoy it raw or added at the end of cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📦 What you get\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne 250ml bottle of Macala Olive Oil, Italian Blend, 2025 harvest. Store in a cool, dark place and enjoy it while it's fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🚚 Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips within the U.S. via USPS or UPS.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Macala Orchards","offers":[{"title":"250ml","offer_id":67636378861842,"sku":"MAC-EVOO-ITAL-250","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/3358\/1586\/files\/Timeline_1_01_00_00_00_compressed_9b49cd3a-5a68-484e-bee7-ad96b29790e4.png?v=1792693107","url":"https:\/\/legacy.leprendo.com\/products\/macala-olive-oil-2025-harvest-italian-blend","provider":"Leprendo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}