Arbequina EVOO (Delicate) - 15L

Mount Zero Arbequina Extra Virgin Olive Oil

An olive variety originating in Spain, Mount Zero Arbequina is renowned as the delicate oil in the range. It offers a soft, buttery texture and gentle bitterness, with aromatic notes of cut grass, walnut, and warm spice, finishing with a subtle peppery lift.

Its balance and finesse make it the ideal choice for delicate dishes—perfect for subtle salad dressings, sweet or savoury baking, or for confit preparations with your favourite protein or vegetables.

Product Information

• Varietal: Arbequina (Spanish origin)
  
  
• Texture: Soft, buttery, and smooth
  
  
• Bitterness: Gentle, balanced
  
  
• Aromatic Profile: Cut grass, walnut, warm spice
  
  
• Finish: Subtle peppery lift
  
  
• Best Uses: Salad dressings, baking, confit proteins or vegetables
  
  

Chemistry / Nutrition

• Total Biophenols: 190 ppm – Antioxidants responsible for the oil’s pepperiness, bitterness, and health benefits. Typical EVOOs range between 120–350 ppm.
  
  
• Free Fatty Acid (FFA): 0.1% – Far below the 0.8% threshold for extra virgin, indicating exceptional fruit quality and freshness at the time of pressing.
  
  

Premium Promise
All Mount Zero Olive Oil is cold-pressed at room temperature within hours of harvest to preserve peak quality. Every oil is 100% Australian and comes from the first pressing of the olives—the true definition of extra virgin.

About the Producer

Mount Zero Olives is a family-owned business rooted in the Wimmera/Grampians region of Western Victoria, operating from one of Australia's oldest olive groves, established in 1946. The company is committed to sustainable and organic practices, producing a premium range of Australian olives, extra virgin olive oils, grains, and pulses.
Their farming philosophy emphasises biodiversity, soil health, and minimal intervention, ensuring products of exceptional flavour and integrity. Mount Zero has earned a strong reputation among chefs, retailers, and home cooks for its consistent quality and regional character.
The business is deeply committed to environmental responsibility, utilising biodynamic methods, recyclable packaging, and supporting local communities and ethical supply chains.
In collaboration with the Barengi Gadjin Land Council, Mount Zero respectfully hand-harvests salt from the Pink Lake in Dimboola, maintaining the natural resource and its unique surroundings.
Mount Zero's dedication to quality and sustainability has been recognised with the induction of Jane, Neil, and Richard Seymour as "Melbourne Food & Wine Legends" in 2010.