Top 5 New South Welsh Olive Oils

Heraclea Food Co is an artisan olive oil producer based in Brooklyn, known for sourcing olives from small, family-owned groves in the Mediterranean region. The company emphasizes sustainable farming practices and traditional pressing methods to maintain the purity and flavor of their olive oil.

They offer a variety of olive oils, including extra virgin options, which are available both online and in select local stores.Expand

Alto Olives is a family-run estate founded in 1999 on the slopes of the Great Dividing Range in New South Wales. The grove consists of around 20,000 olive trees, including varieties such as Hardy’s Mammoth, Cobrançosa, Picual, Frantoio, and Koroneiki.

Harvesting is carried out at peak ripeness, and the olives are processed within hours in a modern mill, ensuring freshness and nutritional integrity. The range includes diverse extra virgin olive oils, from mild and delicate to robust and intense, as well as citrus-infused oils with notes of lemon and mandarin.

This variety makes Alto oils suitable for both simple dishes and fine gastronomy. The brand’s philosophy is rooted in a balance of tradition and innovation, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and the authentic expression of the Australian terroir.

This approach has enabled Alto Olives to gain recognition well beyond the local market. Their oils have been awarded at prestigious competitions in Australia and abroad, confirming consistent quality and reputation.

Today, they are regarded as one of the leading producers of extra virgin olive oil in Australia. Their products are equally appreciated in home kitchens and on the tables of top restaurants.Expand

Rylstone Olive Press is a family-run producer based in the Central Tablelands of New South Wales, founded with the vision of combining Italian heritage and Australian terroir. The estate is home to around 8,000 olive trees, mainly of the Cobrançosa, Picual, Coratina, and Frantoio varieties, cultivated at an altitude of 750 meters where cold winters and warm summers shape the oil’s distinctive profile.

Their range includes several labels, each offering a unique balance of fruitiness, bitterness, and pungency, suited to different culinary uses - from light salads and vegetables to meat and pasta dishes. A strong emphasis is placed on transparency in production: visitors can tour the press and enjoy tastings on weekends.

The Bentivoglio family, behind this project, has nurtured a deep connection to the land and a long tradition of olive growing for generations. Their oils are renowned for a rich fruity character, fresh green notes, and a harmonious finish.

In gastronomy, they are recommended both with simple dishes, where their complexity stands out, and with more elaborate recipes, to which they add depth and richness of flavor.Expand