Top Three Brands of Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Pasolivo, Figueroa Farms, and Vineyard Canyon Ranch

Yes there is such a thing as an Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition, which is held in Los Angeles, and this year's winners, the top three brands of extra virgin olive oil chosen were Pasolivo, Figueroa Farms, and Vineyard Canyon Ranch. For those who regularly use extra virgin olive oil, finding the perfect olive oil, for the perfect culinary dish makes all the difference in the world. The top three brands of extra virgin olive oil are all quite affordable, and may be used in a wide variety of ways.

Pasolivo Tangerine Extra Virgin Olive Oil , one of the top three brands of extra virgin olive oil received best of show, the best of class, and was a gold medal win. Pasoliva Tangerine Extra Virgin Olive Oil is the perfect olive oil for a tangy salad as it has tangerine-flavored oil, peppery oils and is a little bit pungent. Pasolivo Tangerine Extra Virgin Olive Oil retails for approximately $16.00 for a 200 ml bottle.

Another of the top three brands of Extra Virgin Olive Oil is Figueroa Farms, which also received a gold medal. This is the perfect blend of flavorful olive oil one would drizzle of the perfectly grilled vegetables. Also perfect for bread dipping, the Figueroa Farms brand of Olive Oil is a well balanced, yet robust bitter blend of seasonings. Figueroa Farms Extra Virgin Olive Oil retails from $9.95 up to $14.95 depending on the size of the bottle.

The final of the top three winning brands of Extra Virgin Olive Oils, and winner of a gold medal is the Vineyard Canyon Ranch brand of Olive Oil. This particular blend of extra virgin olive oil is perfect to use for the holidays as it can be substituted for butter. Vineyard Canyon Ranch Extra Virgin Olive Oil is a fruity-grassy blend, but is smooth and elegant. The winner of one of the top three brands of olive oil, Vineyard Canyon Ranch Extra Virgin Olive Oil retails for approximately $12.00 for a 200 ml size bottle.