The magic of Agrumato
The magic of Agrumato
Where Fresh Citrus & Herbs Meet Freshly Harvested OlivesAt African Oils and Vinegars, some of our most prizedcreations are our agrumato-style infused oils - oils made thetraditional Italian way, by crushing fresh herbs or citrus fruit together with just-harvested olives.
This method infuses deep, complex flavour directly into the. oil - no artificial flavours, no shortcuts.
And yes - we make our agrumato oils ourselves, at our olive press in Wellington, Western Cape, using locally grown ingredients and only cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil.
Agrumato Olive Oil Collection
Agrumato Olive Oils
Where Fresh Citrus & Herbs Meet Freshly Harvested Olives
From the grove to your kitchen — flavour the way nature intended.
Tired of olive oils that promise flavour but taste flat or artificial?
At African Oils & Vinegars, we do things differently.
Our agrumato-style extra virgin olive oils are crafted using the traditional Italian method:
fresh herbs or citrus fruit are crushed together with just-harvested olives.
The result? A naturally vibrant oil, rich in aroma and alive with real, layered flavour.
- 🌿 No artificial flavourings
- 🍋 Made at our olive press in Wellington, Western Cape
- 🫒 Only cold-pressed South African extra virgin olive oil
Flavour that transforms the ordinary into something extraordinary.
Use it to drizzle, roast, dip, or marinate — and bring honest, handcrafted flavour into every meal.
Bright, aromatic, and deeply flavourful.
Bright, aromatic, and deeply flavourful.
BLOOD ORANGE OLIVE OIL & DILL BALSAMIC DRESSING
Ingredients:
- 3 tbsp blood orange olive oil
- 1 tbsp dill balsamic (or white balsamic + fresh dill)
- 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt & Pepper
Method:
Whisk all ingredients together. Drizzle over leafy greens,roasted beets, or grilled fish.
A classic olive oil cake made even better with our zesty lemon agrumato oil.
A classic olive oil cake made even better with our zesty lemon agrumato oil.
LEMON OLIVE OIL CAKE
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup lemon agrumato olive oil
- 1 cup of sugar
- 3 eggs
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cups cake flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Method:
Preheat oven to 180°C. Beat eggs and sugar until pale. Add olive oil, zest, and juice. Sift in dry ingredients. Mix gently. Bake in greased tin for 35-40 mins. Dust with icing sugar.
Skip the blender - let our basil oil do the work!
Skip the blender - let our basil oil do the work!
BASIL OLIVE OIL“DECONSTRUCTED PESTO” PASTA
Ingredients:
- Spaghetti or inguine
- Grated Parmesan
- Lightly toasted pine nuts
- 1 garlic clove (finely grated)
- Basil Agrumato Olive Oil
- Salt & Pepper
- Optional: halved cherry tomatoes or peas.
Method:
Cook pasta and reserve 1/4 cup of water. Toss warm pastawith garlic, parmesan, pine nuts, and a generous pour ofbasil olive oil. Add a little pasta water to bind. Top with tomatoes or peas if desired. Simple. Perfect.
This fiery marinade is perfect for chicken, steak, or halloumi.
This fiery marinade is perfect for chicken, steak, or halloumi.
CHILLI OLIVE OIL MARINADE FOR GRILLING
Ingredients:
- 3 tbsp chilli agrumato olive oil
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1tsp honey
- 1 garlic clove (crushed)
- A pinch of smoked paprika and black pepper
Method:
Mix all ingredients and marinate protein for 30 mins to 2hours. Grill to perfection.
