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Barbera Olive Oil

Barbera, established in 1894 by Lorenzo Barbera, is a renowned olive oil production company with a rich history. The company combines tradition, history, and innovation to produce some of the finest extra virgin olive oils in the world.

Barbera's unique approach includes an experimental oil press system, enabling continuous experimentation to achieve high-quality oil. Olives are meticulously cultivated across Sicily and monitored throughout the production process, adhering to strict organic and PDO guidelines.

Today, under the leadership of Manfredi, the fifth generation of the Barbera family, the company continues to thrive. The Lorenzo line, dedicated to three family generations, represents the pinnacle of Barbera's production, balancing tradition with innovation.

Buy Barbera Olive Oil at Ratton Pantry.

About Barbera olive oil

Manfredi Barbera & Figli is a Sicilian olive-oil producer founded in 1894 by Lorenzo Barbera. Across successive generations, the family has combined regional olive varieties and protected origins with modern milling, selection and quality control.

The range moves from versatile everyday extra virgin olive oils to distinctive Sicilian oils, organic and protected-origin bottles, single-variety expressions and flavoured finishing oils.

Sicilian oils for cooking and finishing

Barbera Famiglia offers a practical everyday style in kitchen-friendly formats. The Lorenzo numbered oils are more individual, highlighting different olives and territories, while the Sicilian PGI and organic oils emphasise regional identity.

Frantoia infused oils add chilli, garlic or truffle character and are best used where a small finishing drizzle can shape the final dish.

Ratton Pantry

Why we stock Barbera

We stock Barbera because the range makes it possible to choose olive oil by purpose. A busy kitchen can buy a versatile larger tin, while a cook looking for a more expressive finishing oil can explore protected-origin and single-variety bottles.

That combination of practical formats and genuinely distinctive premium oils works especially well for pizza, bread, pasta, salads and antipasti.

Choosing the right Barbera olive oil

Choose Famiglia for versatile everyday use. Choose the Lorenzo range when you want the olive variety and origin to be a noticeable part of the finished dish, and look to Sicilian PGI or organic bottles when those designations matter to you.

Use infused oils sparingly as finishing ingredients: chilli for heat, garlic for savoury depth and truffle where a pronounced aroma is wanted.

Store every oil sealed, cool and dark, away from the hob and sunlight. Freshness and storage matter as much as the label.

Questions & answers

Barbera Olive Oil FAQs

Which Barbera olive oil should I choose for everyday use?

Barbera Famiglia is a versatile starting point for dressings, cooking and finishing, and is available in practical larger formats. Choose a more specific estate or protected-origin oil when its individual flavour is central to the dish.

What is special about the Barbera Lorenzo range?

The Lorenzo numbered oils showcase distinct Sicilian olive varieties and territories. They are designed to be tasted and used as characterful finishing oils rather than treated as interchangeable.

What do DOP and PGI mean on olive oil?

DOP and PGI are protected European geographical designations. They link a product to a defined place and production specification; always check the individual bottle for the exact designation.

Can I use Barbera extra virgin olive oil on pizza?

Yes. Use it before baking where the recipe calls for oil, or add a small drizzle after baking when you want the oil's aroma and flavour to remain more prominent.

Does Barbera make flavoured olive oils?

Yes. Ratton Pantry stocks selected Frantoia infused oils, including chilli, garlic and white truffle styles, for finishing pizza, pasta and other dishes.

How should I store Barbera olive oil?

Keep olive oil tightly closed in a cool, dark place away from heat and direct sunlight. Use the bottle or tin within the period shown on the packaging for the best flavour.