Olive Oil – Olive Wood Smoked Olive Oil

Description

Introducing our Olive Wood Smoked Olive Oil from Temecula Olive Oil Company. This is an exceptional extra virgin olive oil. We take the fresh-squeezed olive oil and bubble cold olive wood smoke through the oil. The perfectly ripe fruit of the tree & the strong, aromatic wood compliment one another. When we have the perfect balance, it goes right into the bottle. No heat or chemicals are used to achieve this one of a kind taste. And like most of our California olive oils, the applications are limitless. From a stacked turkey sandwich to fresh sliced tomatoes to an 8-hour brisket – this smoked olive oil will add the final touch that ensures a standout dish.

Fresh-Squeezed Extra Virgin Olive Oils – 375ml / 12.68 fl oz – All of our oils are fresh-squeezed and harvest dated so you can control the freshness. Gluten Free, Vegan, Paleo, Keto.

Olive Wood

The olive tree has its “roots” in the Mediterranean region as early as 8000 BC. And the juice of the olive fruit has been evidenced as early as 3500 BC to provide a source of food and healing. The history of olive oil includes uses in religious ceremonies from ancient until modern times. And olive oil was so esteemed that it has even been discovered in tombs of Egyptian kings.

The hardiness of the olive tree and its centuries-long lifespan contribute to the spread of its cultivation throughout Western civilization. And the tree’s deep and wide root system enable its survival in dry climates. This is especially true near the sea where the salt content of the underground water supply is high. So perhaps it is this knowledge that encouraged the Spanish missionaries to bring olive trees with them to The New World in the 16th Century. Because they knew they could provide a source of economic sustenance. In addition they could cultivate olives for olive oil to be used in their religious practices.

In 1769, Spanish missionaries planted the first Southern California olive groves at Mission San Diego de Alcala. The soil and climate are as ideal to support the growth of olive trees as the soil and climate in the Mediterranean. And by the late 1700’s, Southern California olive oil was included in the writings of Alexander von Humboldt. He reported it to be “equal to that of Andalusia,” a coastal region in Spain where the climate is also similar to the Mediterranean.