Olive Oils
Basil extra-virgin olive oil
Description
With a bright green hue, this extra virgin olive oil releases a fresh, herbaceous basil aroma, complemented by the delicate notes typical of olive oil. Made by simultaneously pressing fresh olives and basil leaves, with no added flavors or essences, it preserves the authentic taste and nutritional qualities of its ingredients. An artisanal method that truly makes the difference.
Uses
Fragrant, balanced, and herbaceously fresh, our extra virgin olive oil with basil brings a touch of summer to every bite. Just a drizzle elevates tomato salads, creamy burrata, tomato-based pasta, bruschetta, freshly baked pizza, or even seafood.
Distinctive attributes
This extra virgin olive oil is made by cold-pressing Coratina olives together with fresh Italian basil. This unique method yields an authentic flavour that no infusion or flavouring could replicate.
Artisan
Saverio Guglielmi's mill was founded by his grandfather in 1954 and passed on to his father and uncle, until Saverio took over to craft his own olive oils. Today, the family estate in Puglia spans over 170 hectares and combines traditional olive trees with new varieties to create oils of exceptional quality and character.
Origin
Andria, Apulia, Italy.
Ingredients
Extra virgin olive oil (Coratina olives), Basil.
Conservation
Unlike wine, olive oil does not improve with age. It begins to alter as soon as it is produced and can become completely oxidized in just a few months if it is not stored in ideal conditions. It needs to be consumed rapidly for its full benefits to be enjoyed. To get the freshest oil on the market, choose one from the latest harvest, in a dark glass bottle. Avoid keeping the oil on the counter, exposed to light, and near the stove or other heat sources. Instead, store it in a cool, dry place. Close the bottle tightly after use to avoid exposing the oil to air, and consume within three months of opening.