Ravida Lemon Olive Oil

This unfiltered, extra-virgin olive oil from Sicily is delicately soft and fruity, with gentle spicy notes and a pleasant hint of lemon. We love its perfect balance between peppery and bitter—a feat even the best producers struggle to pull off. Rather than a sharp, pungent hit of pepper like some brands, this lemony EVOO leaves only a light tingle at the back of the throat. And unlike other lemon oils, which often taste artificial or too strong, this oil tastes simply of fresh lemon zest, with no bitterness or acidity. Family-owned Ravida Azienda Agricola makes their lemon rendition from Biancolilla olives that are handpicked in autumn then pressed immediately, along with organic Zagara Bianca lemons. The result is a complex, well-rounded finishing olive oil that has a remarkable capacity to heighten flavors, from meats and cheeses, to salad dressing, risotto, seafood, rice dishes, soups and more.