CASA MARGHERITATrevi, ItalyAll olives, all the time? Adopt a tree from Casa Margherita’s grove and receive some of Umbria’s finest oil throughout the year, pressed from your tree’s own olives. $92 per yearwww.casa-margherita.com/olive-oil/oliveoil.html

Dip Into Europe’s Olive Oil Offerings

Artisanal olive estates are opening their doors to travelers, but if you can’t take a gustatory getaway, let the oil come to you. Check out these products from France, Italy, Spain, and Greece, available online. Crusty bread not included.

SAN LEANDROCórdoba, Spain

Spanish olives from this ancient Andalusian grove

were first pressed in 1916. Today’s San Lean-

dro extra virgin olive oil is delicate and aromatic.

$127 for 6 bottleswww.med-int.com

CASTELASVallée des Baux de Provence, FranceFrench for “old castle,” Castelas extra virgin olive oil is pressed from the olives of a 100-year-old grove and tastes of basil and green vegetables. $20 per bottlewww.castelasshop.fr

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ELEAAthens, GreeceElea, an award-winning olive oil from Sparta and Corinth, is both organic and kosher for Passover. $19 per bottlehttp://eleaoliveoil.com/commerceMOULIN JEAN

MARIE CORNILLEVallée des Baux de Provence, FranceLike Provençal wine in its delicacy, the Moulin Jean Marie Cornille black extra virgin olive oil contains hints of underwood, cocoa, and artichoke. $26 per bottlewww.moulin-cornille.com

ANTONIO CELENTANO Córdoba, Spain

This extra virgin olive oil from Córdoba, Spain is

produced from a variety of olives including local picudos. $15 per bottle

www.antonio celentano.com

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