Best Italian Fried Foods: A Regional Guide
In Italy, fried food is not fast food. It is not a guilty pleasure. It is tradition, served in paper cones on cobblestone streets, passed around as antipasti at Sunday...
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Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Made in Calabria for 100 Years
EXAU is 100% family owned. Our family has been producing premium Italian extra virgin olive oil for almost 100 years.
Our founders are level 2 olive oil sommeliers, earning their credentials in Italy with AMEDOO.
We farm regeneratively to support the long-term health of our trees, creating an environment where bees, birds, and other wildlife can thrive.
We are small artisanal producers. Quality will always be more important than quantity.
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Where you've seen us
Almost 100 years of making olive oil
1927 - 1980, nonno francesco
Along the Ionian coast of Calabria, Italy Giuseppe's grandfather plants olive trees, vineyards, and more. He produces premium Italian EVOO for his family's personal use.
1992 - 2017, salvatore & lina
Giuseppe's father, Salvatore, retires early and dedicates his free time to the groves. He plants more trees. Salvatore and Lina (Giuseppe's mother), harvest the fruit regularly.
2017 - present, giuseppe & skyler
We take over management of the estate and work with an agronomist to establish regenerative farming. EXAU launches in the US in 2018, and production quickly expands to 2 new properties. We start the olive oil club in 2019 and begin shipping to new countries! Read more here.
Recipes from our kitchen
Italian Salads: A Complete Guide to Italian Salad Recipes
Italian Salads: What They Actually Look Like In Italy, a salad is not a main course. It is not a bowl of greens dressed in creamy ranch or stacked with...
Meat Based Italian Sauces: A Complete Guide to Italian Ragù
Meat Based Italian Sauces: The Heart of Italian Home Cooking Of all the sauces in the Italian kitchen, meat-based sauces carry the most history. They are the ones that simmer...
Learn About Our Olive Groves
What Is Regenerative Farming? Why It Matters for Olive Oil
Regenerative farming is an approach to agriculture that goes beyond avoiding harmful inputs — it actively rebuilds soil health, supports biodiversity, sequesters carbon, and improves the long-term resilience of the...
How to Pair Olive Oil with Food: A Sommelier’s Ultimate Guide
Olive oil is the ultimate culinary bridge. Just like wine, different olive oils possess unique flavor profiles—ranging from delicate and buttery to robust and peppery—that can either complement or contrast...
Lard vs. Olive Oil: Which Is Better for Cooking?
In the world of traditional cooking fats, two heavyweights often go head-to-head: lard and olive oil. One is a staple of Northern European and American frontier cooking, while the other...
The History of the Olive: From Wild Fruit to Liquid Gold
The history of the olive is the history of the Mediterranean itself. Long before it was a staple in modern kitchens, the olive was a sacred symbol of peace, a...