Premium Memecik Early Harvest Extra Virgin Olive Oil - 500 ml (Intense & Peppery)
Regular price$29.95
Our boldest oil. High polyphenol, ultra-low acidity, and a peppery finish that lets you know the good stuff is in there. From rare Memecik olives, cold pressed within hours.
AWARDS
TOP 100 #5 EVOO World Ranking 2025 |
TOP 500 Flos Olei 2021-2025 |
BEST OF CLASS Los Angeles International EVOO 2026 |
BEST OF TURKEY Japan Olive Oil Prize (Joop) 2026 |
BEST IN CLASS Japan Olive Oil Prize (Joop) 2026 |
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This is the one that makes you stop mid-bite. Bold, green, and unapologetically peppery. If you want an olive oil that announces itself on everything it touches, Memecik is your variety.
Memecik olives are harvested early from our grove in Salihli, Manisa - right on Türkiye's Aegean coast - and cold pressed within hours using Mori-Tem technology that preserves every drop of nutrition and flavor. The result is an emerald green oil with ultra-low acidity and high polyphenol content, rich in oleocanthal and hydroxytyrosol. That peppery kick you feel at the back of your throat? That's the oleocanthal. It means the oil is loaded with the antioxidants that make early harvest EVOO a true superfood. |
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| Tasting Notes | Artichoke. Walnuts. Asparagus. Green apple. A whisper of banana. Then black pepper and red pepper come through on the finish - bold, layered, and lingering. |
| Best Paired With | This oil loves big flavors. Drizzle it over grilled lamb, seared salmon, or a hearty Greek salad. Finish a rich stew with it. Pour it over roasted root vegetables. Or take a daily spoonful straight - the peppery bite tells you it's working. |
| Culinary Tip | Use Memecik as your finishing oil for any dish that needs a flavor exclamation point. A thread of this over creamy hummus or a charred steak transforms the plate. Start with less than you think - it's intense. |