Arbequina Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Arbequina is a single-variety extra virgin olive oil from Olio Bello's farm in the Margaret River region. Arbequina is a Spanish olive that comes from the village of Arbeca in Catalonia. The maker describes its oil as soft and fruity with a subtle creaminess, and the 2025 harvest as having a warm, slightly spicy, lingering herb finish.

It's certified organic by Australian Certified Organic (certificate 6102). It won a Silver Medal at the 2024 WA Olive Awards. It is one of three single-variety oils the farm sells, alongside Leccino and Koroneiki, and the maker also makes pressed and infused flavoured oils. For food, it suggests seasoned steamed vegetables, grilled seafood, paella, roast chicken, salads and woodfired bread.

Made by Olio Bello, an olive farm that has harvested olives since 1998. Its pantry range here includes Barbecue Master Seasoning Mix and Beetroot Relish.

Seeing it in person

Olio Bello has a tasting room and farm shop on Armstrong Road, Cowaramup (its FAQ, checked 12 October 2026). Opening days and hours are on the maker's site; ask which sizes are on the shelf.

Delivery and flying home

Olio Bello's website advertises free shipping within Australia (banner, checked 12 October 2026); the terms are at its checkout. Oil and vinegar count as liquids. Most domestic flights have no cabin limit. On international flights each container in your cabin bag must be 100 mL or less, so the 50 ml bottle can go in the cabin and the 500 ml bottle goes in checked baggage. Rules change, so check Home Affairs and your airline, and see our flying-home guide.

Questions

Which sizes can I get?
For the 2025 harvest the maker lists 50 ml and 500 ml only, and says recent weather limited the bigger sizes.

What is Arbequina?
A Spanish olive variety, originally from Arbeca in Catalonia, that is also grown on the Olio Bello property.

Good to know

• Single-variety extra virgin olive oil, made from Arbequina olives
• 50ml and 500ml (2025 harvest, per the maker)
• Certified organic: Australian Certified Organic, certificate 6102
• Silver Medal, 2024 WA Olive Awards
• Grown in the Margaret River region, Western Australia

Facts checked by Shane Simmons from Olio Bello's website on 12 October 2026. Sources: Olio Bello product page and ACO operator search (certification register), both checked 12 October 2026.