BIZALION’S Portuguese (Alentejo, Portugal) Biodynamic Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) 16.9 oz / 500 ml Product DescriptionBiodynamic, Demeter recognition (strictest standard for organic agriculture worldwide). Among the best extra virgin olive oil in Portugal (97 points, Flos Oleic) using sustainable agriculture practice. Dual-family operation since 2000, located in Alentejo, south east of Lisbon. Olive tree groves through one hundred acres of hills, fertile grounds abundant in clove and thyme and wild flowers. Milling is done on premises, thus shortening time between harvest and extraction. Suggested Use Finishing olive oil for rice, pasta, tomato sauce, tomato, mix salad, marinade, grilled lamb and more Notes: Tomato leaf, Grassy, Tangerine, Artichoke Varietals: Gallega Vulgar, Verdeal, Cobrancosa Bottle Specification/Weight Bizalion's olive oil is individually filled into a clear glass bottle with a twist top cap and sealed before shipping.11” height x 2.25” diameter / 279.4 mm height x 57.15 mm diameter16.9 oz / 500 ml ABOUT BIZALION'SJean-François and Helen Bizalion pride themselves on discovering exceptional extra-virgin olive oils (EVOO) from the Mediterranean Sea-bordering regions, such as:Alentejo, Portugal Baux de Provence France Catalunya, SpainCenturipe Sicily ItalyCórdoba, Andalusia, SpainMonteagudo, Navarra, SpainWest Attica Megara, Greece They choose and support artisans mindful of traditions and with whom they share a single passion: the production of superior extra-virgin olive oil. Year after year, yield and aroma change. And each year the Bizalions analyze the best cru to bring in, often lending their hands to the harvest and the milling. Yet, Helen and Jean-François’ goal never changes: extraordinary olive oils for everyday consumption. Bizalion’s is a fusion of food & culture, brought together in The Berkshires. Helen, a native of Ireland and Jean-François of France, met in NYC. Desiring a change from the city, they pursued their common passion for food and the outdoors. Bizalion’s is the family name, the Cafe/Store is an extension of their life, as it represents the rhythm in which they cook, eat and live Visit Bizalion’s (pronounced B-zah-lee-onZ) ! in the Berkshires, Great Barrington, Massachusetts“At this Marseilles-infused charcuterie-cafe, everything is as good as it gets...” — NEW YORK TIMES 2008