- Why does extra virgin olive oil cost more?
- Is expensive olive oil always better?
- Will I receive a certificate of analysis?
Extra virgin olive oil can cost more because producing it requires healthy olives, careful harvesting, prompt milling, and attention to storage. The amount of oil extracted from each harvest also affects the price of every bottle.
Key Facts
- Lower oil yields can increase production costs per bottle.
- Harvesting, milling, testing, and packaging all contribute to price.
- A higher price alone does not prove better quality.
Why does olive quality affect the price?
Healthy, undamaged olives are the starting point. Harvesting them carefully and getting them to the mill promptly requires labor, equipment, and coordination. These steps help preserve the fruit's quality before extraction.
Why does oil yield matter?
Not every kilogram of olives produces the same amount of oil. Earlier harvesting can mean a lower oil yield. When more olives are needed to fill a bottle, harvesting and processing costs are spread across less oil.
Why do production and packaging add to the cost?
Extra virgin olive oil is extracted mechanically, without chemical refining. Careful milling, suitable storage, laboratory testing, and packaging that protects the oil all cost money. Bottles, closures, and transportation also contribute to the final price.
Is paying more worth it?
It can be, when the price reflects freshness, flavor, traceability, and documented quality. Look for evidence behind the bottle rather than relying on its price or presentation alone.
At Milan Truffle, we will be harvesting olives on our properties in Palma di Montechiaro and Pozzallo, Sicily. We will also send a certificate of analysis to everyone who purchases a bottle of our 100% Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does extra virgin olive oil cost more?
Olive quality, oil yield, harvesting, milling, testing, packaging, and transportation all contribute to its price.
Is expensive olive oil always better?
No. Price alone does not establish quality. Freshness, flavor, traceability, and documented testing provide more useful evidence.
Will I receive a certificate of analysis?
Yes. Milan Truffle will send a certificate of analysis to everyone who purchases a bottle of our extra virgin olive oil.
