Partanna Olive Oil: An Honest Review and How It Compares
Partanna olive oil is a Sicilian extra virgin olive oil made by the Asaro family, whose farm in the Belice Valley near the town of Partanna, in the province of Trapani, dates to 1916. It is made from a single variety, Nocellara del Belice (better known as Castelvetrano), hand-picked in autumn and cold-pressed within four hours, then filtered and packed in tins or bottles. The labels do not publish a harvest date or laboratory figures such as acidity or polyphenols. Checked 20 October 2026.
This review sets out who makes Partanna, what the labels and retailer listings say, what they leave out, and whether it is a good buy. It is a document-based review rather than a tasting, so it sticks to what is published.
The Short Answer
- Partanna is a family-owned Sicilian brand. Tasting Table (June 2023) reports that Antonio Asaro founded the farm in 1916 and that the olives are picked by hand and cold-pressed at the family's own mill.
- The oil is made from 100% Nocellara del Belice olives, the variety also sold as Castelvetrano, grown in the Belice Valley of southwestern Sicily.
- Walmart's listing, checked on 20 October 2026, says the olives are hand-picked each fall and cold-pressed "within just four hours of harvesting", and that the oil is "meticulously filtered" and packed in coloured tins to protect it from light.
- The same listing shows sizes from a 3.4 fl oz tin to a 101 fl oz tin, with the 16.9 fl oz size at $19.99.
- Partanna oil is used in Starbucks' Oleato drinks, according to Tasting Table.
- The labels and listings we checked do not give a harvest date, free acidity or a polyphenol figure.
Who Makes Partanna Olive Oil?
Partanna takes its name from the Sicilian town in the province of Trapani where the Asaro family makes its oil. According to Tasting Table, Antonio Asaro established the family farm in 1916, the olives are picked by hand and pressed at the family's own mill, and the farm uses no GMOs or chemical pesticides. Walmart's product listing describes a family that has been producing olive oil in Trapani for over 100 years.
It is one of those brands where the name, the place and the producer line up: the oil comes from a specific valley, from a family that has made oil there for generations, and in the US it is sold through United Olive Oil Import Corp, the seller named on the Walmart listing.
The Partanna Range at a Glance
The table below summarises the Partanna extra virgin olive oil sizes on Walmart's listing, checked on 20 October 2026. Prices are Walmart's and change often.
| Size | Format | Price listed | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.4 fl oz | Mini tin | $7.99 | In stock when checked |
| 16.9 fl oz | Tin | $19.99 | In stock when checked |
| 33.8 fl oz | Tin | $33.99 | Marked out of stock |
| 101 fl oz | Large tin | $67.99 | Marked out of stock |
The listing names a single variety, Nocellara del Belice, and gives no certification for this oil. Partanna also sells organic and other lines through different retailers; check the label of the specific bottle if organic status or filtering matters to you.
Castelvetrano Olives and Pressing Within Hours
Partanna's oil is made from Nocellara del Belice olives, sold as table olives under the name Castelvetrano and grown in the Belice Valley. Using a single named variety from a single valley gives the oil a consistent character and makes it easier to trace than a multi-country blend.
The brand's retail copy says the olives are cold-pressed within four hours of harvest. Pressing quickly matters for freshness and polyphenol retention, because the fruit starts to oxidise once it leaves the tree. Our guide to choosing a quality olive oil explains why the gap between picking and pressing is worth asking about.
Filtered vs Unfiltered: What Partanna Chooses
Walmart's listing describes Partanna's classic oil as "meticulously filtered" and packed in coloured tins. Filtering removes the fine particles that can settle as sediment, giving a clearer oil with a more stable shelf life. Unfiltered oil keeps more of those particles, may look cloudy, and is best used a little sooner. Neither is a fault; it is a difference of style.
Tins are a sensible choice for olive oil, because they block light completely. Once opened, keep the tin closed, away from the hob, and use the oil within a few months.
What the Labels Do Not Publish
A document-based review can only report what is published. On the listings and coverage we checked, three things a careful buyer often looks for were not given.
- No harvest date. "Hand-picked each fall" describes the season, not the year. Look for a best-by date on the tin.
- No laboratory figures. There is no published free acidity, peroxide value or polyphenol figure, so the oil cannot be compared on chemistry from the label alone.
- No certification on the classic tin. The Walmart listing for the classic oil names no certification.
None of this says anything about the oil's quality either way; it means the label gives you less to compare. It is also common across supermarket olive oils.
Is Partanna Olive Oil Real and Good?
Partanna is a genuine Sicilian brand: a named family, a named town and valley, and a single named olive variety, with a farm history going back to 1916. Its retail copy commits to hand-picking and pressing within four hours, and it packs the oil in light-proof tins. Those are the markers of a traceable extra virgin olive oil, and it is widely available in the US at everyday prices.
What the labels do not provide is a harvest date or laboratory figures, so you are buying on the producer's description and your own taste. If you want an authentic, single-variety Sicilian oil for everyday cooking and dressing, it is a sound choice. For a wider view of the market, our roundup of the top 10 olive oil brands in the world shows where Partanna sits alongside other names.
How It Compares with a Single-Estate Oil
Partanna and our oil share a philosophy: one origin, fast pressing. Partanna has something we do not, a family history going back more than a century, and it is far easier to pick up in a US supermarket. Where a single-estate oil differs is in style and traceability: one farm we work ourselves, unfiltered, with every batch independently tested.
| Partanna (classic tin) | Sidr & Stone Marrakech (500ml) | |
|---|---|---|
| Source | Asaro family farm, Belice Valley, Sicily | One estate near Marrakech, Morocco, which we farm ourselves |
| Variety | 100% Nocellara del Belice (Castelvetrano) | Single-grove Moroccan olives |
| Pressing | Cold-pressed within four hours of harvest | Cold-pressed within hours of picking |
| Filtering | Filtered | Unfiltered |
| Testing | No laboratory figures published | Every batch independently tested |
| Where to buy | US supermarkets and online retailers | Direct, with fulfilment in the UK, EU, and US |
If heritage, a light-proof tin and supermarket convenience come first for you, Partanna covers all three. If you would rather have an unfiltered oil you can trace to one farm and one batch, our Cold-Pressed Single-Estate Extra Virgin Olive Oil - Marrakech (500ml) is made for that.
Why Sidr & Stone
Sidr & Stone makes one olive oil, from one farm we work ourselves, in small batches you can trace.
- Sidr & Stone's olive oil is single-estate: our own family-owned farm near Marrakech, Morocco, with every step controlled from tree to bottle and no blending across origins.
- Sidr & Stone's trees are rain-fed, with no irrigation.
- Sidr & Stone's olives are organically grown, without synthetic fertilisers, pesticides or herbicides.
- Sidr & Stone has every batch independently tested.
- Sidr & Stone sells a limited single-harvest batch, picked when the fruit is ready.
- Sidr & Stone's oil is cold-pressed within hours of harvest.
- Sidr & Stone's oil is unfiltered extra virgin and may show natural sediment.
- Sidr & Stone's oil is 100% natural: one ingredient, no additives.
- Sidr & Stone uses dark glass with a gold label to protect the oil from light.
- Sidr & Stone gives 10% of profits to charity.
- Sidr & Stone has fulfilment in the UK, EU, and US.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Partanna olive oil good?
Partanna is a well-regarded, family-made Sicilian extra virgin olive oil from a single variety, Nocellara del Belice. Its retail copy says the olives are hand-picked and cold-pressed within four hours, and it is packed in light-proof tins. The labels do not publish a harvest date or laboratory figures, so judge it on the best-by date and your own taste.
Is Partanna olive oil real?
Partanna is a genuine Sicilian brand made by the Asaro family, whose farm near the town of Partanna dates to 1916, according to Tasting Table. The label names a single variety and region, and the oil is sold in the US through United Olive Oil Import Corp. As with any olive oil, buy from a reputable retailer and check the best-by date.
Is Partanna olive oil single origin?
Yes. The classic oil is made from 100% Nocellara del Belice olives from the Belice Valley in the province of Trapani, Sicily, rather than a blend of oils from several countries. That single variety and single region is one of the brand's main selling points.
What olives is Partanna olive oil made from?
Nocellara del Belice, a Sicilian variety better known as the Castelvetrano olive, which is also eaten as a bright green table olive. Walmart's listing describes the oil as made from 100% Castelvetrano olives, hand-picked each fall at peak ripeness.
Is Partanna olive oil filtered?
Yes. Walmart's listing, checked on 20 October 2026, describes the classic oil as "meticulously filtered" and packed in coloured tins to protect it from light and oxidation. Filtering gives a clear oil with a stable shelf life; unfiltered oils keep more fine particles and may look cloudy.
Is Partanna olive oil organic?
The classic tin on Walmart's listing names no organic certification. Tasting Table reports that the family farm uses no GMOs or chemical pesticides, and Partanna also sells organic-labelled lines through some retailers. If certification matters to you, check for an organic seal on the specific bottle.
How does Partanna compare with Sidr & Stone?
Both are single-origin oils pressed within hours of picking. Partanna is a filtered Sicilian oil with more than a century of family history and wide US availability. Sidr & Stone is an unfiltered, single-estate oil from a farm we work ourselves near Marrakech: rain-fed, organically grown and with every batch independently tested.
Is olive oil a medicine?
No. Olive oil is a food, not a medicine. It has a long traditional history, including being honoured in the Prophetic Sunnah, and a substantial body of modern research, particularly around polyphenols, cardiovascular health and the Mediterranean diet pattern. It can be a worthwhile part of a healthy routine, but it does not cure diseases and is not a substitute for medical care.
Final Thoughts
Partanna is a genuine, traceable Sicilian extra virgin olive oil: a single variety, a named family and valley, hand-picking, pressing within four hours and a light-proof tin. It does not publish a harvest date or laboratory figures, which is common on the supermarket shelf. For everyday Sicilian flavour at an everyday price, it is a sound choice.
If you would rather trace your oil to a single estate, our Cold-Pressed Single-Estate Extra Virgin Olive Oil - Marrakech (500ml) is available to pre-order now, with fulfilment in the UK, EU, and US.
Our extra virgin olive oil is grown organically on our own single-estate farm on the plains outside Marrakech: we control every step from tree to bottle, and no synthetic pesticides, herbicides or fertilisers are used. It is not yet certified organic — certification is in progress, and we will publish it as soon as it comes through.
Disclaimer: This article describes Partanna olive oil using Walmart's product listing (checked 20 October 2026) and Tasting Table's June 2023 profile of the producer; prices, availability, sourcing and label details may change, and readers should check current sources. Olive oil is a food, not a medicine, and is not a substitute for medical treatment of any condition. For any health concern, consult a qualified medical professional. Comparisons are made in good faith and in fair terms. Sidr & Stone is not affiliated with or endorsed by Partanna, the Asaro family, United Olive Oil Import Corp or any retailer named.