Bondolio California Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Bondolio's 2024 harvest organic extra virgin olive oil is exceptionally well-balanced and nuanced. Aromas of tomato leaf and green apple meet notes of mild green tea and almond on the palate. A medium to robust olive oil.

Awards

• 2023 New York NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition: Gold Medal

We love this olive oil with fresh seasonal produce. Think drizzled liberally over sautéed English peas, fava beans or a crisp cucumber-dill salad. In keeping with its Italian tradition, this Sicilian-style olive oil also pairs beautifully with Caprese salad or any tomato dish. Try it as a finishing oil over poached or grilled salmon for a real treat.

Karen and Malcolm Bond have a deep love for the artisan craft of extra virgin olive oil production. Several journeys to Sicily and Southern Italy sparked the couple's interest in olive oil production, and it was there that Karen—in search of the ideal flavor profile—decided upon the olive varietals she would grow. Karen visited Italy frequently to study the farming practices and production methods that she would ultimately employ in her production. Today, she and Malcolm enjoy the Mediterranean climate of the San Joaquin Valley—ideal for olive growing. They follow organic practices and hand-harvest their fruit each autumn. The careful blending of varietals is an art, and in fewer than 10 years, the Bonds are already producing award-winning olive oils reminiscent of the great oils of Sicily and Southern Italy.