FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
More questions? Write to us at info@oliorivitti.it.
Pre-order your bottleHow does the pre-order work?
Choose oils, sizes and quantities, leave your details and send the pre-order: you immediately receive a summary by email, with nothing to confirm. The pre-order is not binding: you pay nothing and commit to nothing. When the oil is ready we get back to you to confirm the order and delivery.
When will the new oil be available?
The new oil is bottled as soon as possible after the harvest. We’re already picking the first olives, it won’t be long now.
Do I have to pay anything to pre-order?
No, the pre-order is free and we ask for no payment. When the oil is ready we contact you to confirm the order and tell you how to complete the purchase. Pre-ordering is a temporary solution: our online shop is opening soon.
Is the pre-order binding?
No. The pre-order only reserves oil from the new harvest for you: no payment and no commitment. When it is ready we contact you and you decide whether to confirm the purchase; if you change your mind before then, just let us know.
What is the difference between Classico and Selezione?
Classico, a single-cultivar Dolce di Rossano, has a light fruitiness with hints of sweet almond and freshly cut grass, barely-there bitterness and a gentle pungency: elegant, best used raw. Selezione, a single-cultivar Coratina, has a full fruitiness with green, vegetal notes and decisive yet balanced bitterness and pungency: for those who want to taste the oil in the dish.
Which sizes are available?
Both oils come in 250 ml and 500 ml bottles and in a 5-litre bag in box. Classico: €12.90 (250 ml), €18.90 (500 ml), €89.90 (5 L bag in box). Selezione: €13.90 (250 ml), €20.90 (500 ml), €99.90 (5 L bag in box). Prices include VAT, free shipping from €50.
What is a bag in box?
It is a carton holding a sealed aluminium bag with a small tap. As you pour, the bag empties without letting in air or light, so the oil keeps for a long time. It is sturdy, easy to ship and the best-value size.
What does “extra virgin olive oil” mean?
It is superior category olive oil, obtained directly from olives and solely by mechanical means.
What is Dolce di Rossano?
It is a historic olive cultivar of the Sibaritide, the area of the Sibari plain and the hills of Corigliano-Rossano in Calabria, Italy. It yields soft, elegant oils. In our grove, the centuries-old trees are Dolce di Rossano.
What is Coratina?
It is an olive cultivar originally from Apulia, Italy, grown mainly in the northern Bari area. It yields oils with character: full fruitiness, green and vegetal notes with a fresh almond finish, and decisive yet balanced bitterness and pungency. It is among the cultivars richest in polyphenols.
How should I store extra virgin olive oil?
Away from light and heat, in a cool place, with the bottle tightly closed. Once opened, it is best enjoyed within a few weeks to appreciate its aroma and freshness.
How much is shipping? Do you ship abroad?
Shipping is free for orders from €50. For smaller orders we tell you the cost when we contact you to confirm the order. For shipping outside Italy or special requests write to us at info@oliorivitti.it.
Can I collect the oil from the mill?
Yes: in the pre-order form choose “Collect at the mill”. You will find us in Contrada Sorrenti, Corigliano-Rossano; we will agree on the day and time by phone.