Lina Olive Oil

Lina is a Tonda and Carolea blend extra virgin olive oil from EXAU, made in Calabria, Italy. Harvested October 2024, with 1,485 mg/kg antioxidants. Fruit-forward with notes of red apple and a bitter chicory finish.

At a glance

• Type: Extra virgin olive oil, blended
• Cultivars: Tonda and Carolea
• Origin: Calabria, Italy
• Harvest: October 2024
• Antioxidants (polyphenols): 1,485 mg/kg
• Vendor: EXAU Olive Oil

Best for

• Finishing braised or grilled red meats
• Drizzling on grilled vegetables and bean stews
• Cooks who like a fruity, slightly bitter EVOO

Recommended uses and pairings

Use as a finishing oil. Pairs with braised meat, grilled meat, grilled vegetables, and red meat. Try over steak, lamb, ribollita, or roasted eggplant.

Flavor profile

Nose: Walnut husk, followed by red apple.
Mouth: Red apple, followed by strong wild chicory.
Finish: Persistent chicory and spicy pepper.

About EXAU Olive Oil

EXAU produces small-lot extra virgin olive oils from family-tended groves in Calabria, Italy. Each bottle is dated to its harvest year.