Italy has been producing quality olive oil for centuries, with one fourth of the world's olive oil coming from the boot. It is wide knowledge that a diet rich in olive oil is extremely beneficial for your health. There are a wide variety of olive types and olives are usually harvested in October/November, resulting in the next year's crop. This is the perfect time to buy olive oil: from a lemon-scented version to a light, fruit variety from the Abruzzo region, we recommend trying a few different ones to see which works best for your palate.Â