Opus Notes

The World of Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Explained

We are passionate about all things olive oil. Opus Notes is a resource for people to learn about olive oil quality, health benefits and taste.

A collection of extra virgin olive oil bottles in dark glass, tins and ceramic containers

Glossary: Know Your Olive Oil

The Ultimate Olive Oil Glossary: A Sommelier's Guide to Buying, Tasting and Understanding Extra Virgin Olive oil.

Glossary: Know Your Olive Oil

• 32 minute read

The Ultimate Olive Oil Glossary: A Sommelier's Guide to Buying, Tasting and Understanding Extra Virgin Olive oil.

Book Extra Virginity by Tom Mueller together with a bottle of Opus Olea extra virgin olive oil

The Best Books on Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Five books recommended by olive oil sommeliers - covering authenticity, Mediterranean health, terminology, the science of polyphenols, and sensory tasting. Whether you are a curious beginner or a serious researcher,...

The Best Books on Extra Virgin Olive Oil

• 3 minute read

Five books recommended by olive oil sommeliers - covering authenticity, Mediterranean health, terminology, the science of polyphenols, and sensory tasting. Whether you are a curious beginner or a serious researcher,...

cold pressed olive oil extraction

Cold Pressed Olive Oil: What Does “Cold Pressed...

“Cold pressed” is one of the most familiar phrases on an olive oil label - but it only tells part of the story. Learn what the term actually means, how...

Cold Pressed Olive Oil: What Does “Cold Pressed...

• 2 minute read

“Cold pressed” is one of the most familiar phrases on an olive oil label - but it only tells part of the story. Learn what the term actually means, how...

Koroneiki: The Little Greek Olive Behind Exceptional Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Koroneiki: The Little Greek Olive Behind Except...

Koroneiki is the small, resilient Greek olive behind some of the world's finest extra virgin olive oils. In this article we explore its history, its distinctive sensory character, how it...

Koroneiki: The Little Greek Olive Behind Except...

• 8 minute read

Koroneiki is the small, resilient Greek olive behind some of the world's finest extra virgin olive oils. In this article we explore its history, its distinctive sensory character, how it...

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Olive Oil and Arthritis: Can Extra Virgin Olive...

Can extra virgin olive oil help with arthritis? Explore the science behind EVOO, oleocanthal, polyphenols, inflammation and the Mediterranean diet.

Olive Oil and Arthritis: Can Extra Virgin Olive...

• 7 minute read

Can extra virgin olive oil help with arthritis? Explore the science behind EVOO, oleocanthal, polyphenols, inflammation and the Mediterranean diet.

Stainless steel storage tanks used by Opus Oléa to preserve extra virgin olive oil quality

What is the best type of container for olive oil?

From harvest hessian sacks to stainless steel tanks and glass bottles, every material choice in olive oil production affects quality and the environment. Here’s why we reject plastic at every...

What is the best type of container for olive oil?

• 8 minute read

From harvest hessian sacks to stainless steel tanks and glass bottles, every material choice in olive oil production affects quality and the environment. Here’s why we reject plastic at every...