Cold-Pressed Edremit (Ayvalık) Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Cold-Pressed Edremit (Ayvalık) Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Shop cold-pressed Edremit, also known as Ayvalık, extra virgin olive oil from Turkey’s North Aegean. Single-estate, harvest-dated and shipped to the USA.

Cold-Pressed Edremit (Ayvalık) Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Discover the distinctive character of Edremit olive oil, internationally known as the Ayvalık olive variety. Grown in Turkey’s North Aegean region, near Mount Ida and the Edremit Gulf, this olive produces an elegant extra virgin olive oil with a smooth, balanced and aromatic flavor profile.

Our Edremit olives are estate-grown, harvested at the optimal stage of ripeness and cold-pressed in our own mill. Milling the olives shortly after harvest helps preserve their natural aroma, fresh flavor and valuable polyphenols. Every bottle is produced with full traceability from grove to bottle.

Edremit extra virgin olive oil is known for its fresh-cut grass aroma, subtle almond notes and pleasantly smooth finish. Its balanced bitterness and peppery character make it approachable for both experienced olive oil enthusiasts and those discovering premium Turkish olive oil for the first time.

This versatile oil works beautifully as a finishing oil for salads, bread, vegetables and seafood. It can also be used for marinades, dressings and everyday cooking. Its refined flavor enhances food without overpowering delicate ingredients.

Unlike mass-market olive oils that may be blended from multiple origins, our Edremit olive oil is produced from olives grown on our own estate in the North Aegean. It is never blended with lower-quality oils and is bottled at the source to maintain freshness and authenticity.

Choose Edremit, also known as Ayvalık, for a smooth and balanced cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil with a true sense of place.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Learn more about the origin, flavor profile, culinary uses and unique characteristics of cold-pressed Edremit, also known as Ayvalık, extra virgin olive oil.

Edremit olive oil is made from the Edremit olive variety, which is also widely known as the Ayvalık olive. It is one of the most recognized olive varieties of Turkey’s North Aegean region.
It typically has a smooth, fruity and balanced profile with notes of fresh grass, almond and herbs. Depending on the harvest, it may also have a light peppery finish.
Yes. Its balanced flavor makes it suitable for sautéing, roasting, marinades and everyday cooking. It is also excellent for salads, bread dipping and finishing.
Yes. Edremit and Ayvalık are commonly used names for the same olive cultivar, especially in international markets. The plan specifically recommends targeting both names together.