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Olive Oil has an irreplaceable place in the heart of Italian cooking, as well as Italian culture in general. Opinions run hotly on every aspect of olive oil, from production to the proper way to enjoy it. These opinions include debate on how much heat impacts the flavor of olive oil, which region produces the best olive oil, or even what blend of olive varietals yield the most flavorful oil.
For someone looking to explore olive oil to a trained connoisseur, this gift is a fun way to explore the different nuances of this cherished product. We've included four 250 ml bottles, the perfect size to easily enjoy each bottles unique attributes.
- Planeta: This unfiltered, D.O.P. olive oil hails from Sicily, where the olives are harvested from a single grove that has been watched over by the family for generations. The olives selected for this oil are of three distinct varieties, each selected to add a particular nuance to the oil's bouquet.
- Falconero: This Sicilian olive oil has a buttery flavor with herbal accents, making it the perfect finishing oil. Enjoy it drizzled over fish and seasonal grilled vegetables.
- Olio Carli: Made only from the native Italian taggiasche olive, a smaller olive with tremendous flavor. This olive has hints of almond and a very fresh quality. This is oil for those who crave the best the world has to offer.
- Affiorato: The Calogiuri family has been making olive oil in Lizzanello (located in Salento district) Italy since 1825. They utilize an old technique which relies on the simplest means to make their olive oil. Each November, they cold crush their olives with care and extract the oil with “affiorato” (surfacing).
Great Gift!
By RachelRayWannabe from Honor, MI on 12/13/2007
Pros:
Flavorful, Great Value
Best Uses:
Gift
Describe Yourself:
Foodie, Health Conscious
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments about The Ultimate Italian Olive Oil Collection:
Sent this to my Dad and he was bowled over! Though he said the Planeta was his faborite, he enjoyed all 4 immemsely. Thanks!