il Fustino

	You waited all year - the wait is over. Come in and taste the freshest possible oil. You cannot get this anywhere else and the experience is unique. Olio Nuovo, the "new oil" produced and sold during the olive harvest and for a months or so after, is extra virgin olive oil at its absolute freshest. This Arbequina oil has the color and aroma of newly-mown grass, rich consistency, and an intense, full-bodied flavor - it is the olive oil equivalent of Beaujolais Nouveau.
il Fustino greets you with a vista of shiny tanks crafted in Italy and designed specifically for storage and dispensing of olive oil and vinegar. They are called fusti from which we derive our name il Fustino , which means "the tank" in Italian. We have the best local California olive oil you can find anywhere. Our flavored olive oil is made by crushing the fruit or herbs right along with the olives so flavors are intense and natural. Our flavored vinegar is incredible!. And our specialty oils are interesting and unusual. Taste as much as you like. Our staff will guide you through your tasting journey.
il Fustino provides the very best olive oil and vinegar in Santa Barbara. We also offer tapenades, bruschettas, dips and dukkahs, pastas, flatbreads, olives, and spices. You can bring in your own bottle or one of ours and we will fill it for you at a discounted price. Our custom design, classic approach and hand crafted packaging offer the highest quality and elegance in gift giving. Our store, located in Santa Barbara on State Street near the San Roque post office and Gelsons supermarket, is open 11-6 Mon-Sat, 11-5 Sun. Come in for free tastings of all our great olive oils and vinegars.