06/03/2026
From Our Hometown to Your Dinner Table: A Story of Family & Tradition: There is a straight line of love, heritage, and hard work that runs directly from the sun-drenched hills of Calabria, Italy, straight to the shelves of La Bottega in Ottawa.
Meet our cousin, Ernesto Nicastro. While we are here serving the beautiful community of Ottawa, Ernesto is on the ground in our family’s hometown, dedicating his life to creating something truly extraordinary. He is the passion and the hands behind our exclusive Oro di Cleto Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
Grown in Italy. Produced in Italy. Loved in Ottawa. ❤️
This isn’t just any olive oil. This is liquid gold born from the ancient clay, high altitudes, and coastal breezes of Calabria. Traditionally hand-picked and cold-pressed by our family, it carries a remarkably smooth, vibrant, and low-acidity flavour that you just can’t replicate anywhere else.
When you drizzle Oro di Cleto over your fresh tomatoes, crusty bread, or grilled vegetables, you aren’t just tasting high-quality ingredients—you are sharing in a legacy that has spanned generations and crossed oceans. It’s a beautiful piece of our home, brought directly to yours.
“Food has a magical way of bridging the distance. Every single bottle Ernesto creates is a love letter from Calabria to Canada.”
Come by the ByWard Market, pick up a bottle of Oro di Cleto, and taste the true definition of family tradition. Grazie, Ernesto, and thank you, Ottawa, for letting us share our roots with you every single day. 🇨🇦✨🇮🇹
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