Balzana is a medium intensity extra virgin olive oil. The flavor is fruity at first, followed by fresh green bitter notes, roasted hazelnut, and underlain by pungent pepperiness from anti-oxidents characteristic of all true extra virgin olive oils. Lean and palate cleansing, the structure shows a fine integration of all elements as the flavor impression evolves across the palate. It has accumulated many awards and accolades over the past few years making it one of the most acclaimed California olive oils. It is certified extra virgin by the California Olive Oil Council.

The San Jose Mercury News named it a consensus favorite among fourteen of California's finest Extra Virgin Olive Oils and called it "...the classic olive oil" in 2006. The Los Angeles Times selected it as one of "five favorite California Extra Virgin Olive Oils" three years in a row in 2001, 2002 and 2003 and described it as "a round full-bodied oil...nice peppery finish. One of our favorite oils." The San Diego Union Tribune selected it as one of eight best from a tasting of fifty Extra Virgin Olive Oils from around the world in 2003.

Balzana was created by Merritt Edmunds and eventually sold to Figueroa Farms. Merritt still selects the oils and the proportions that make up the Balzana Blend. He may use up to ten different olive varieties, predominantly Italian varietals, which come from a number of groves. This provides a broad palette for creating the theme, flavor profile and balance that he wants. Each year a new blend is required to adjust for the natural variations in the taste of a crop as Balzana is always made from the most recently harvested olives. Try this year’s blend and discover how fabulous olive oil can be.

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