Real Italian olive oil and balsamic vinegar, direct from Italy to your kitchen or shelf.
House of Exte is a family-run importer bringing three generations of relationships with Italian producers straight to Canadian and US restaurants, retailers, and distributors. No middlemen, no relabeling, no shortcuts.
- Producers
- Frantoio Fratelli Pugliese, Acetaia Malpighi, Marina Palusci & more
- Categories
- EVOO, Balsamic, Antipasti, Flour, Pantry
- Case sizes
- From 6 units, mixed cases available
- Ships to
- Canada & United States
- Lineage
- Family-owned since 1954, Cosenza
Built for buyers who care where the bottle came from.
Whether you're plating it, shelving it, or moving it by the pallet, we set up trade accounts around how your business actually orders.
Restaurants & Chefs
Menu-ready EVOO, finishing oils, and balsamic reductions in food-service formats and case sizes, with consistent flavor from one delivery to the next.
Grocers & Specialty Shops
Shelf-ready bottles with real story behind them: producer names, DOP/IGP credentials, and packaging that sells itself next to the register.
Distributors & Importers
A direct line to established Italian producers for buyers looking to expand an Italian or gourmet portfolio without sourcing overseas themselves.
We're importers first. Everything else follows from that.
Our family has been buying oil and vinegar directly from Italian producers since a small grocery store in Cosenza in 1954. That relationship is still the whole business.
Direct producer relationships
We buy from named estates and mills, including Frantoio Fratelli Pugliese, Acetaia Malpighi, Marina Palusci and Frantoio Paparella, not from a broker's undisclosed blend.
Reliable, repeatable orders
Standing orders and seasonal planning so your menu or shelf never has a gap. We flag supply issues before they become your problem.
Every bottle is documented
DOP/IGP certifications, harvest dates, and mill of origin: the paperwork your menu descriptions and shelf tags need, ready when you apply.
Scaled to your business
Single-case trial orders for new accounts, standing orders and mixed pallets for established ones. We grow the relationship with you.
From application to your first case.
Apply
Tell us about your business below. It takes about two minutes.
Get verified
We confirm your business details and set trade pricing for your account.
Talk product
A member of the House of Exte team walks you through the catalog and case options by phone or email.
Order
Place your first order by email or phone for now, with online ordering on the way.
What's available by the case.
The full retail range is available wholesale. These are the categories buyers ask for most.
Extra Virgin Olive Oils
Single-estate and monocultivar EVOOs from Puglia and beyond.
Balsamic & Dressings
Balsamic vinegar of Modena IGP, glazes, and ready dressings.
Gourmet Antipasti
Premium grilled artichokes, mushrooms, olives and eggplant.
Italian Pantry
Truffle products, pistachio & chocolate spreads, biscuits.
Explore our family of exceptional producers.
Every case ships back to a named estate or mill in Italy. Get to know who is behind the bottle.
Common questions from new accounts.
What's the minimum order for a wholesale account?
Minimums vary by product and case format. Most items are available from a single case, with better per-unit pricing at pallet volume. Tell us your expected order size on the application and we'll confirm exact minimums for your account.
Do you ship across Canada and the US?
Yes. We regularly supply accounts across Ontario and Canada-wide, with US shipping available as well. Delivery timing depends on your location and order size, and we'll confirm lead times when we set up your account.
Can I get private label or custom packaging?
For larger-volume accounts, ask us. Some of our producer partners can accommodate custom labeling. Mention it in your application and we'll let you know what's possible for your order size.
How is wholesale pricing different from retail?
Trade accounts get case pricing below retail, scaled by volume. Because pricing depends on product mix and order size, we confirm your rate sheet directly once your account is verified rather than publishing one rate for every buyer.
How do I place an order once I have an account?
Right now, standing and repeat orders are placed by email or phone with your account contact. We're a small, hands-on team and most of our trade buyers prefer talking through seasonal needs directly. Online trade ordering is on our roadmap.
Are your products certified organic or DOP/IGP?
Several of our lines carry official certification, including Balsamic Vinegar of Modena IGP and certified organic EVOO. Certification documents are available to trade accounts on request.
Request wholesale pricing.
Fill this out and a member of our team will follow up by email or phone, usually within one to two business days.
- No cost or commitment to apply
- We'll confirm minimums and pricing for your order size
- Trial cases available for new accounts