The Italian Olive Oil That’s Considered One of the “Best in the World” Is Only $22

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Sliced bread on a wooden board with a bowl of olive oil being poured into it.

Credit: Photo: Alex Lepe; Styling: Vicky Wasik

As a food writer and recipe developer, I try — and use — a lot of olive oil. I always have at least two bottles open on the counter, one for everyday cooking and a more flavorful option for drizzling and finishing dishes. I reach for them constantly, from savory yogurt bowls in the morning, to lunchtime salads, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)-topped ice cream at night. In my opinion, it’s hard to find a dish that doesn’t benefit from a drop or more of olive oil.

I also love trying new bottles. Even the same brands you love can change from year to year as weather impacts the olive’s harvest and flavors.

Each bottle brings a different flavor, from peppery to smooth, verdant and robust to smoky and rich. So when I learned that one of my favorite producers, Seasons, had a gold-winning bottle at the 2026 New York International Olive Oil Competition (one of the premier awards for the category), I had to try it.

What’s So Great About Seasons Coratina Extra Virgin Olive Oil?

Season’s Coratine Extra Virgin Olive Oil is an Italian single-varietal oil made from Coratina olives. These olives are known for their grassy green flavor. This particular oil brings a pop of back-of-the-throat-tingling spice to dishes and bread dunks. It’s quite herby, with notes of unripe fruit.

Fresh green lettuce with cherry tomatoes and yellow grape tomatoes, drizzled with olive oil in a wooden bowl.

Credit: Photo: Alex Lepe; Styling: Vicky Wasik

What’s the Best Way to Use Seasons Coratina Extra Virgin Olive Oil?

Because the oil adds a green, robust flavor, I love to use it to liven up salad dressings, vegetable dishes, and seafood. It’s also assertive enough to season red meat and stronger flavored shellfish dishes.

I find the oil’s flavor summery and fresh, which makes it ideal for grilling. I like it drizzled over vegetable and beef kebabs — it adds a punch of spice that’s more subtle than hot sauce or chile flakes and better complements the fresh produce and rich meat.

The oil is also a surprising addition to sweets like ice cream and baked goods. The pepperiness gets mellowed out by sugar, and you end up with a wonderfully complex combination of sweet, savory and spicy.

Buy: Seasons Coratina Extra Virgin Olive Oil, $21.95 for 357 mL at Seasons

What’s your favorite olive oil brand? Tell us about it in the comments.

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