The Secret to Finding That Specialty Olive Oil

Extra virgin olive oil isn’t just an ingredient—it’s a food that transforms everything it touches. A drizzle over vegetables brings them to life. A spoonful in a stew unlocks depth and richness. Even the simplest slice of bread becomes extraordinary when paired with a thoughtfully crafted olive oil.

Walk down any grocery aisle and you’ll see rows of extra virgin olive oils. How do you select an olive oil that is truly special? That’s where the Extra Virgin Alliance (EVA) comes in. EVA is a collection of extra virgin olive oils from around the world from producers who commit to going above and beyond in quality, sustainability, and engagement in their communities . Products that carry the EVA seal don’t stop at meeting the basic definition of extra virgin. They go further—examples of extraordinary care in farming, milling, and packaging, and in caring for the communities and that land where it was made. 

Our list of EVA olive oils changes on a regular basis. Please refer to our master list  for an up-to-date list. 

Extra Virgin Alliance Olive Oils

Acushla — Vila Flor, Bragança, Portugal

• Acushla Original
• Acushla Gold Edition

Bondolio Olive Oil — Winters, California, USA

• Bondolio Estate Blend (Organic EVOO)

Castillo de Canena — Jaén, Andalusia, Spain

• Family Reserve Picual
• Family Reserve Arbequina
• Patio de Viana Picual
• Patio de Viana Arbequina

Oro di Milas — Milas, Türkiye

• Oro di Milas Reserve, Monovarietal Memecik

Garcia de la Cruz — Madridejos, Toledo, Spain

• Master Miller
• Garcia de la Cruz Early Harvest

Esporão — Alentejo, Portugal

• Herdade do Esporão Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Herdade do Esporão Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Herdade do Esporão Selecção Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Manamu — Filatra, Messinia, Greece

• Manamu Premium Olive Oil

Manfredi Barbera USA, Corp — Sicily, Italy

• Lorenzo N° 1 Organic – P.D.O. Valli Trapanesi
• Lorenzo N° 3 Organic – P.D.O. Val di Mazara
• Lorenzo N° 5
• Natura Viva P.D.O. Monte Etna – Organic
• Frantoia IGP Sicilia Organic
• Barbera Sicilia PGI
• Barbera Sicilia PGI Organic
• Anniversario PGI Sicilia Organic
• Kalat

McEvoy Ranch — Petaluma, California, USA

• Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Organic 2024 Harvest Limited Edition

Monini — Spoleto, Perugia, Italy

• Nocellara Monocultivar Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Frantoio Monocultivar Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Coratina Monocultivar Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Gran Fruttato Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Noor Fès — Ain Taoujdate, Fès, Morocco

• Moroccan Picholine

Olivaia's OLA — Lindsay, California, USA

• OLA Block X Heirloom
• OLA Estate Sevillano
• OLA Super Blend

Pago de Peñarrubia S.L. — Albacete, Spain

• Pago de Peñarrubia Arbequina
• Pago de Peñarrubia Composición
• Pago de Peñarrubia Picual

Rio Largo Olive Estate — Worcester, South Africa

• Rio Largo Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Solara Estate — La Rioja, Argentina

• Solara Estate Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Tierra Callada — Jaén, Spain

• Temprano

Yanni's Olive Grove — Nea Moudania, Chalkidiki, Greece

• Yanni's Finest High Phenolic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  
  

What Makes EVA Olive Oils Different?

To become a member of the Extra Virgin Alliance, producers must submit a Certificate of Analysis that shows their oil meets the EVA criteria for chemistry and sensory attributes. Samples are also submitted for our testing program that monitors compliance using third-party labs.  There are also requirements with respect to production and packaging regarding harvest year, origin, and labeling. 

Every EVA oil is measured not just by taste and chemistry, but also by the +Factors—three pillars that define what makes an olive oil truly special:

• The Oil: best practices for quality , traceability, and tasting notes that capture unique character.
• The Land: stewardship of groves, biodiversity, sustainability, and heritage trees.
• The People: family ownership, small-farm sourcing, and deep community connections.

When you bring home an olive oil with the EVA seal, you’re not just buying flavor—you’re supporting a community of growers and makers who treat olive oil as a gift from the earth and a responsibility to future generations.