Know Your Oil

Two indigenous varieties — two souls of Tunisia. Explore the character behind every bottle.

The Varieties · Know Your Oil

Two Souls of Tunisia

Qalaa sources from two of Tunisia's most celebrated indigenous varieties. Each brings its own character to the blend — and to your table.

Bold & Intense

Chetoui

شتوي

Northern Tunisia · Bizerte & Béja

"The oil that announces itself — grassy, sharp, alive."

A bold character with a vivid green aroma, a sharp peppery bite, and a warm finish that sparks at the back of the throat. That signature tingle is the olive's way of telling you it's real — a natural sign of richness and freshness. Best enjoyed raw, poured generously over any dish.

TASTING NOTES

Fresh-cut grassGreen tomatoBlack pepperBitter almondWild herb

TASTE PROFILE

Fruitiness85%

Bitterness90%

Pungency95%

Harvest

Oct – Nov · Early

Polyphenols

Very High

Best For

Raw drizzle, dipping

Region

North Tunisia

Elegant & Refined

Chemlali

شملالي

Central & Southern Tunisia · Sousse & Sfax

"Soft, golden, effortless — Tunisia's most beloved variety."

Gentle and welcoming, with notes of ripe almond, artichoke, and wildflower, rounding off with a soft buttery warmth that lingers on the palate. Tunisia's most widely cultivated variety — cherished across generations for its balance, warmth, and quiet confidence that elevates any meal.

TASTING NOTES

Ripe almondArtichokeWildflowerSoft butterDried fig

TASTE PROFILE

Fruitiness75%

Bitterness45%

Pungency50%

Harvest

Nov – Dec · Mid

Polyphenols

Medium–High

Best For

Cooking, finishing, baking

Region

Center and South of Tunisia

About our blend: Qalaa oils are crafted by carefully balancing Chetoui's bold polyphenol intensity with Chemlali's refined softness — resulting in an oil that is both complex and approachable, without compromising on either character. Each harvest may shift the balance slightly, reflecting the season's expression.