For Cooking
Mild and versatile, these won’t overwhelm your ingredients.
Best Budget
California Olive Ranch Fresh California Extra Virgin
This all-American pick wowed testers with its smooth, subtle taste—think gentle apple notes with a hint of spice.
To buy: $9 for 500 milliliters, at supermarkets.
Best Midprice
Academia Barilla 100 Percent Organic Extra Virgin
Creamy and balanced, it’s as close as you can get to eating a bowl of fat, juicy green olives.
To buy: $14 for 500 milliliters, at supermarkets.
For Drizzling
Rich and nuanced, these add flavor to salads and finished dishes.
Best Budget
Partanna Sicilian Extra Virgin
This buttery, unfiltered selection is sold in a large, budget-friendly tin. Use it over grilled vegetables and fish.
To buy: $15 for 1 liter, at Whole Foods Markets and specialty food stores.
Best Midprice
Nuñez de Prado Extra Virgin
A knockout: Prepare for bright, clear notes of mint and citrus with mild toasted-walnut undertones. Perfect on pasta.
To buy: $14 for 500 milliliters, at supermarkets.
Best Splurge
Lungarotti DOP Umbria
This winner starts with a tart burst, slides into a grassy sweetness, and finishes with a refreshing, peppery bite.
To buy: $25 for 250 milliliters, hausfortuna.com.
See all Daily Finds from this month
