Virgin Olive Oil means that its free acidity (oleic acid) is not more than 2 percent, and there may be minor defects. Virgin olive oil is also made by mechanical means.
Let‘s leave the virgin classification and the two grades described above and move on to the other classification under Olive Oil: Olive Oil. Yes, to add to the confusion, the overall classification of Olive Oil (meaning oil made solely from the fruit of the olive tree) is different from the designation or grade called Olive Oil.
