{"id":201,"count":8,"description":"Extra virgin olive oil<\/strong> is one of the most precious elements of Italian culinary tradition and a cornerstone of the Mediterranean diet. Often called \u201cliquid gold\u201d, it is made simply by pressing olives and carries the flavours and aromas of the fruit.\r\n\r\nOur 100% Italian extra virgin olive oil<\/strong> is made from carefully selected Italian olives and processed using traditional methods that preserve the natural qualities of the fruit. The result is a balanced oil, perfect for bringing out the flavours of Mediterranean cooking and enriching every dish.\r\n\r\nOur selection includes extra virgin olive oils with a mild or a robust flavour<\/strong>, for different uses in the kitchen: from fresh salads to fish dishes, from bruschetta to the more intense dishes of Italian tradition. You can choose between bottles and tins, up to the 5 litre tin.\r\n

How Our Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil Is Made<\/h2>\r\nExtra virgin olive oil<\/strong> is obtained exclusively by mechanical processes, without chemical treatments. This keeps the nutritional and organoleptic properties of the olives intact.\r\n\r\nThe olives are harvested at the ideal stage of ripeness, generally between October and December, when they reach the right balance between oil content and aromatic character. Harvesting is done by hand or with mechanical tools that respect the tree and the fruit.\r\n\r\nAfter harvesting, the olives are taken quickly to the mill, where they must be processed within a few hours to preserve freshness and quality. Cold extraction<\/strong>, below 27 \u00b0C (often called \u201ccold pressed\u201d olive oil), helps preserve the natural polyphenols and vitamins.\r\n\r\nThe result is an extra virgin olive oil<\/strong> with a fruity aroma, a colour that ranges from green to golden yellow, and a balanced taste that can be milder or more intense depending on the olive varieties used.\r\n

The Olive Varieties We Use<\/h2>\r\n