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In Italy, Carli Olive Oil has always only been sold direct from the factory to the consumer. A fleet of over 100 trucks assures prompt direct delivery to more than 700,000 families, over 120,000, of which have been loyal customers for two or more generations. Why are Italians so religious about their Olio Carli? For one, no oil from pomace or any source other than fresh ripe olives is ever used in the production of Carli Olive Oil. Secondly, although the strictest legislation allows a maximum acidity of 1% in Extra Virgin Olive Oil, the maximum acidity allowed by Carli in its olive oil is 0.3%. Olio Carli has been honored frequently at national and international expositions. Embossed on the label of these fine oils, you can read the following distinctions:
1927 By Appointment to the Papacy
1937 By Appointment to the Royal Household |
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Our Italian Gift Basket Premier contains many exclusive treasures from Tuscany and the rest of the Italian countryside. Included in this luxurious assortment are the following items:
- Boschetto al Tartufo Bianchetto: An incomparable sheep's milk cheese from Tuscany studded with rare white truffle shavings. (7 oz.)
- Mountain Gorgonzola: From Lombardy comes the only authentic Gorgonzola. (8 oz.)
- Grana Padano Stravecchio Oro del Tempo: A truly spectacular hard cheese from the Po Valley, aged for 22 months. (8 oz.)
- Monte Veronese: Skilled artisans handcraft this milky, complex cheese in the picturesque mountain area above Verona. (8 oz.)
- Provolone Piccante: A more interesting version of the mild Provolone found in most delicatessens, this imported provolone'(8 oz.)
- Bella di Cerignola Olives: From Apulia, Italy, these olives are the largest in the world with a clean, fruity taste. (13 oz.)
- Meastri Extra Virgin Olive oil in Decorated Tin: Made from hand-selected Nocellara de Belice olives grown in sunny Partanna, Sicily. (500 ml.)
- Sliced Prosciutto Made in Italy, this authentic cured ham is perfect for sandwiches or as an antipasto. (3 oz.)
- Balsamic Vinegar di Modena: This famous elixir from Modena is great drizzled over cheeses, meats, salad or vegetables. (250 ml.)
- Italian Crostini Crackers: A delicious specialty. Enjoy these unique breadsticks with cheeses, meats, or antipasto spreads. (4.6 oz.)
- Cantuccini Biscotti: Crisp biscotti cookies that are perfect for the dessert course. (3.88 oz.)
- Italian-style Salame: An authentic cured sausage based on a recipe from northern Italy (6.35 oz.)
- Chocolate Truffles: A delectably chocolate dessert. (3 oz.)
- Tiramisu:The most classic of all Italian desserts, prepared for you following a traditional local recipe. (3 oz.)
- Profiteroles: Profiteroles, better known in the U.S. as cream puffs, reach sophisticated new heights with this rich and sumptuous dessert from Solo Italia. (3 oz.)
Please note that any item temporarily out of stock will be substituted with a similar item of equal value.
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For the true pasta lover, our Pasta Basket Premier is generously filled with all you'll need for the most amazing pasta feast! Each and every item in this gift is imported from Italy and comes nestled inside a durable stainless steel colander. Send this special gift to good friends who love all things Italian.
- Don Pomodoro Vodka Sauce: This pasta sauce from Calabria is made from San Marzano tomatoes, renowned for their low acidity. (1.5 lb.)
- Pesto by Olio Carli: Olio Carli takes fresh basil from Liguria and blends it with their delicious olive oil, pine nuts, cheese, garlic, and salt to make an extremely fresh tasting pesto. (4.6 oz.)
- Ceriello Pasta Sauce: Ceriello Marinara Sauce begins with chunks of fresh Italian plum tomatoes, hand-crushed, then seasoned with herbs including fresh parsley and basil, then simmered slowly to incorporate the flavors. Made fresh in New York to authentic Italian recipes.
- Parmigiano Reggiano: A delicious, full-flavored cheese for eating or grating. Aged 2 years, premium quality. (8 oz.)
- Pecorino Romano by Zerto: Made from sheep's milk, Italy's oldest cheese dates back to Roman times. Excellent for grating. (8 oz.)
- Chili Pepper Pecorino: Aged for over three months, the cheese has a firm texture that makes it a good candidate for slicing or grating. People who like spicy cheeses like PepperJack might find our Chili Pepper Pecorino to be a sophisticated alternative. (8 oz.)
- Olio Carli Extra Virgin Olive Oil: The choice of more than 700,000 Italian families. Made only from fresh, ripe olives. Ultra-low acidity. (250 ml)
- Maestri Pastai Pastas: We have included three one pound packages of premium imported pasta. The use of high quality durum wheat and thicker cuts of pasta make this dried pasta taste handmade.
- Cantuccini Biscotti: The classic after-dinner biscotti, these Cantuccinis from Tuscany are well known for their elongated oval shape and utter crispiness (8 oz)
- 8 Quart Colander: Unlike cheap colanders you'd find at discount stores, this durable product is made from high-strength stainless steel.
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From Tuscany to Sicily, Italy has a food-oriented culture. From its al dente pastas, to its extra virgin olive oils, to its fine gourmet cheeses, Italy can't be beat for its culinary diversity and excellence. Our Italian Gift Basket brings home a sampling of this great nation's most exquisite foods. Items included are:
- Provolone Piccante. Sharp! We love this Piccante version, which is rarely available in the U.S .and much more interesting than the mild Provolone most Americans have come to know. (8 oz.)
- Authentic Mountain Gorgonzola from the Lombardy region. Delicious served the Italian way (drizzled with honey), it is a real treat for connoisseurs. (8 oz.)
- Grana Padano Stravecchio: A truly wonderful Parmesan-type cheese from the Po Valley. (8 oz.)
- Sicilian Eggplant Caponata Imported from Sicily, this mouth-watering spread is ideal for antipasto, and a great snack any time of the day (10 oz.)
- Crostini Tuscan Crackers: All-natural Italian flatbreads perfect for cheese. (3.88 oz.)
- Sliced Italian Prosciutto: Perfectly pre-sliced succulent, fruity Italian ham. (3 oz.)
- Profiteroles by Solo Italia: Delicate pastry puffs filled with vanilla custard and covered with fine chocolate. Made in Milan. (3 oz.)
- Tiramisu by Solo Italia: The most classic of all Italian desserts, prepared for you following a traditional local recipe. (3 oz.)
With this gift, your lucky friend or relative will be singing grazie well into the new year!
- Please note that any item temporarily out of stock will be substituted with a similar item of equal value.
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Specially created for your favorite olive lover, this basket covers all the bases. It includes:
- Italian Olio Carli Extra Virgin Olive Oil - quarter liter
- Tortas de Aceite - Olive Oil Biscuits from Spain
- Black Olive Mondovino Wine Crackers from England
- Greek Kalamata Olive Spread by Mt. Vikos
- Spanish Stuffed Manzanilla Olives
- French Grab An O Olives
Enough olives to sink a martini!
- Please note that any item temporarily out of stock will be substituted with a similar item of equal value.
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All the makings of three great pasta dishes are cradled inside a practical and useful colander. A great gift for any pasta lover, it makes an excellent housewarming gift as well.
- Maestri Pastai Pastas: We have included two one pound packages of premium imported pasta. The use of high quality durum wheat and thicker cuts of pasta make this dried pasta taste handmade.
- Olio Carli Extra Virgin Olive Oil: The choice of more than 700,000 Italian families. Made only from fresh, ripe olives. Ultra-low acidity. (250 ml)
- Ceriello Pasta Sauce: Ceriello Marinara Sauce begins with chunks of fresh Italian plum tomatoes, hand-crushed, then seasoned with herbs including fresh parsley and basil, then simmered slowly to incorporate the flavors. Made fresh in New York to authentic Italian recipes.
- 5 Quart Colander: Unlike cheap colanders you'd find at discount stores, this durable product is made from high-strength stainless steel.
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Liguria is a region in the North of Italy famous for its Riviera which runs east and west of Genoa, from the city of La Spezia on the east to Ventimiglia on the west, bordering on France. It is a thin strip of land along the Mediterranean, 165 miles long, 65% mountains and 35% hills. The Western Riviera is known throughout the world for its mild climate and splendid natural, beauty. It is a Mecca for international tourists.
The region, equally famous for its exceptional fruit and produce, enjoyed an exceptional olive harvest in 1911. The trees in the Carli family's grove were very heavily laden with olives. Such was the abundance of the crop that Giovanni, the youngest of the family, decided to sell some of the family's olive oil in the farming villages of Piedmont, the Italian region bordering on Liguria to the north, on the other side of the Alps. He returned home with so many orders that he engaged his sister and three brothers to join him in the enterprise and thereupon created the Fratelli Carli organization.
Today, along with their fabulous olive oil, they have branched out to showcase some of the other wonderful produce of Liguria. Using their high quality extra virgin olive oil as the base, they have created two great new vegetable patés: Artichoke Heart Paté and Sundried Tomato Paté. These spreads are so fresh tasting. Just open the jar and the smell and taste will transport you back to Italy. Use either pate to add flavor to vegetables, fish or meat, or simple serve with fresh, rustic bread. Varieties sold separately.
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Tapenade is essentially a thick olive paste. It can be made with additions that include capers, anchovies, lemon, and even chunks of tuna. Fratelli Carli's Paté di Olive is simply made with carefully ripened olives and extra virgin olive oil that are puréed until smooth, leaving it with the clean, pure, fruity flavor of olives. Tapenade is used as a condiment and can be served with vegetables, fish, or meat. It is also delicious spread on a hunk of crusty Italian bread. |
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In Italy, Carli Olive Oil has always only been sold direct from the factory to the consumer. A fleet of over 100 trucks assures prompt direct delivery to more than 700,000 families, over 120,000, of which have been loyal customers for two or more generations. Why are Italians so religious about their Olio Carli? For one, no oil from pomace or any source other than fresh ripe olives is ever used in the production of Carli Olive Oil. Secondly, although the strictest legislation allows a maximum acidity of 1% in Extra Virgin Olive Oil, the maximum acidity allowed by Carli in its olive oil is 0.3%. Olio Carli has been honored frequently at national and international expositions. Embossed on the label of these fine oils, you can read the following distinctions:
1927 By Appointment to the Papacy
1937 By Appointment to the Royal Household |
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As the label says, Olive Nere in Salamoia is Italian for “black olives in pickling brine”. Fratelli Carli uses a traditional recipe for brining their black olives that allows them to maintain the rich, fruity flavor that you find in high quality olive oils rather than the overly sour flavor of many inferior olives packed in brine. The olives are allowed to mature to the point of full flavor before they are picked from the branch and then preserved to maintain all of their natural savor and aroma. This preservation is done using only water, sea salt, and natural Mediterranean aromatics, such as rosemary, thyme and bay leaf. |
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This is our "1 Leaf" Balsamic. Pliny the Elder, the famous Roman naturalist, (70 A.D.) said "Vinegar possesses great merits for its many uses, without which life would lose its pleasantness". Fine Balsamic Vinegar of Modena is the masterpiece of the vinegar world. In recognition of the extraordinary nature of this product, the Italian government has adopted legislation defining its characteristics and production process. Unlike wine vinegar, which is made from wine, Balsamic vinegar is made from fermented concentrated grape must (grape juice), and gets its dark color and pungent sweetness from aging in oak barrels over a period of many years. Compared to more pedestrian vinegars, Carli's is quite aromatic and flavorful. It is a sweet and delicious vinegar that is the perfect complement to Extra Virgin olive oil over salads. Note: this product contains sulfites, which are added to inhibit the growth of unfavorable, flavor-detracting bacteria. |
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Olio Carli, the producers of our fine olive oil and balsamic vinegar, have recently released their red wine vinegar for sale in the United States. Pliny the Elder, the famous Roman Naturalist (70 AD) said, “Vinegar possesses great merits for its many uses; without it, life would lose some of its pleasantness.” This Carli vinegar is made with fine red wine and aged in wooden barrels, using traditional methods. (7.1% acidity) |
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