Ayvalik 1 is an extra virgin olive oil made exclusively from the Ayvalık variety, native to Turkey’s Aegean region. It is produced through organic cultivation, with early harvesting to preserve a high level of polyphenols and freshness.
The oil has a golden-green color and an aroma that blends notes of fresh grass, green fruit, and local herbs. Its flavor is fruity, with pleasant bitterness and medium pungency, creating a harmonious and balanced profile.
The texture is smooth and rounded, while the finish is long and refreshing. Thanks to its rich aromatic character, this oil is especially recommended for raw use - drizzled over salads, fresh vegetables, fish, or rustic bread.
Ayvalik 1 has won multiple international awards, confirming its high quality and authenticity.
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Buta Assos is a Turkish brand of extra virgin olive oil made from local olive varieties, harvested at their optimal stage of ripeness and cold-pressed to preserve nutritional value and a rich aromatic profile. Its color is an intense golden-green, while the aroma reveals notes of fresh grass, green fruit, and subtle floral tones.
The taste is well balanced, with pleasant bitterness and medium-intensity pungency, giving the oil a strong yet not overly aggressive character. The texture is smooth and rounded, with a long and refreshing finish.
Buta Assos is recommended for raw use, especially as a drizzle over salads, grilled vegetables, fish, and white meat, where its complexity and freshness are best expressed. The brand combines traditional cultivation and processing methods with modern quality standards, offering an oil that highlights the authenticity of Aegean olive growing.
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