Olea BB Extra Virgin Olive Oil (500ml) - 100% Buža

Producer’s Notes – General Quality Characteristics

Region of Olive Cultivars & Production:
Fažana, Galižana, and Peroj, Istria, Croatia

Olive Variety:
Buža

Category:
Superior category extra virgin olive oil obtained directly from olives and solely by mechanical means.

Shelf Life:
Minimum 24 months from production date.

Storage Advice:
Store away from heat and direct sunlight.

Best Paired With

• Grilled vegetables
• Raw tuna and salmon
• Premium grilled fish
• Cuttlefish risotto
• Baked sweet apples

Buža variety:

Busa olives, also known as Buža, are a traditional variety from Istria, Croatia. They produce high-quality extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) with a fruity, mild, and well-balanced flavor, featuring notes of green apple, almond, and fresh herbs. Buza EVOO is prized for its medium bitterness and spiciness, as well as its rich aroma and smooth texture, making it a staple in Istrian olive oil production.

About Olea BB:

Rooted in the beautiful olive groves of Istria, around Fažana, Galižana, Peroj and Labin, Olea B. B. is all about passion, tradition and seriously good olive oil. Run by the Belić family, this modern Croatian farm combines generations of olive-growing knowledge with sustainable farming and precise production methods to create oils full of life and character.

With around 4,500 olive trees spread across 12 hectares, every harvest is handled with care - from hand picking the olives at the perfect stage of ripeness to cold pressing them within 24 hours to preserve freshness, aroma and all the vibrant flavours. The oils are then stored in airtight inox tanks and bottled to the highest standards, keeping every drop as fresh and expressive as possible.

ElOlivo review:

This oil is just beautiful — seriously beautiful. So harmonious, but definitely not mild. It opens with amazing fruity aromas of tomato leaf, sweet apple, mint and fresh basil. On the palate you get green apple, celery, lettuce and lovely vegetal notes that make it feel incredibly fresh and alive.

The bitterness and spiciness are clearly there, but perfectly balanced and integrated. It’s not a soft oil - it has character and intensity - yet everything works together beautifully.

We just tried it with grilled steak and roasted potatoes, simply drizzled over the meat and potatoes, and wow… absolutely amazing. Honestly, use it raw on everything. It elevates every dish.

This is truly peak olive oil farming - a perfect example of care, dedication and tradition combined with the latest technology. If you are an olive oil lover, this is a must-try oil. Enjoy!

Origin: Istria, Croatia

Harvest season: 2025/26

Best before date: 31/10/27

Please note, all the product descriptions are only indicators for tasting the oils. When you choose olive oil always take into consideration your personal preferences, especially when it comes to bitterness and spiciness.