Extra Virgin Organic Olive Oil Can Cultivar: Souri/Souriana

Product Info

Orchards of Laila Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil is the winner of international olive oil competitions.

Cold-pressed from the finest olives of the typical Lebanese cultivar Souri, this oil boasts a robust flavor profile, intense taste with earthy tones and medium fruity aroma.

Drizzle it over salads, use it for cooking, or dip crusty bread for a true taste of Lebanon.

Sommelier note: the Souri variety is characterized by a full-bodied, robust, high-intensity olive oil with a medium-ripened aroma. It has notes of artichoke and tomato leaves.

Cultivar: Souri / Souriana. The Souri or Souriana variety of this oil is found in the southern half of Lebanon, which includes the Chouf, The South, the western Bekaa and extends into northern Palestine. The variety takes its name from the ancient Phoenician capital of Sour and is considered one of the oldest and the finest varieties in the world.

Certification: EU Organic, USDA Organic

Intensity: 4.5/5

Aroma: 2.5/5

Food Pairing: This extra virgin organic olive oil is very suitable for steaks, fresh cheeses, salads, stews, soups, fish, meat, and Mediterranean mezze.

Available in three sizes: 500 ml, 1l and 5l

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