Farchioni Il Casolare Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 1L

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This 100% authentic extra-virgin olive oil is obtained directly from freshly harvested olives in Southern Italy. The dark and think olive oil is created from a variety of olives known for their green color and decidedly fruity-yet-spicy taste. Each bottle of Farchioni Il Casolare Organic Unfiltered Olive Oil is carefully crafted to deliver exceptional quality and taste. The Farchioni family have been producing the finest quality extra virgin olive oil in Umbria since 1780. Slip one metal grip into the hole on the bottle and apply a light pressure to insert the second part to the other side of the bottle.

Have tasted olive oil from all over the Mediterranean and nothing tastes more like an authentic meal from a Greek taverna than when it has a good glug of this authentic olive oil. Farchioni Il Casolare Unfiltered Extra Virgin Olive Oil is cold pressed and has not been subject to any chemical process. If you do require precise ingredient information you should consult the manufacturer, whose contact details will appear on the packaging or label. Its fruity smell is balanced by its equilibrated taste, making it the protagonist of your favorite dishes. This dark green, cold pressed, unfiltered Extra Virgin Olive Oil has the typical fragrance of the freshly pressed olives.Particularly recommended is the single estate Cinque Foglie extra virgin, made using olives picked just before they become fully ripe. Its moderate fruity taste and low bitterness and spiciness will respect the balance of all of your dishes. So, when an investigative news program such as 60 Minutes says that up to 80% of the extra virgin olive oil sold in the US is phony or mislabeled, it becomes clear that that most Americans are unknowingly falling victim to food crime. At the beginning of the twentieth century, (1920) the activity was transferred to its present location in Perugia, chosen by Pompeo Farchioni, father and grandfather of the current partners. Extremely digestible, it’s created by using a variety of olives which continue to retain their green colour and decidedly fruity taste.

On average, it contains 30% higher concentration of bioactive phenolic and despite its high content of antioxidants it is characterised by a more balanced, pleasant and complex flavour.

You can pour it directly on raw food (such as salads), or use it for the preparation of your sauces (such as Bolognese sauce), side dishes, roasted meats and even for the preparation of cakes! But there are still a few easy ground rules to follow: Look for dark or opaque glass bottles, or tins, because olive oil doesn’t like light. However we have the right to refuse or charge for requests that are manifestly unfounded or excessive and repetitive. After testing by other team members, our overall conclusion is that this oil smells great and tastes better.

This fine and genuine oil with its unique fresh olive fragrance and delicate taste is the result of our experience in selecting oils, over ten generations. A selection of different varieties of European olives give to this product its dark green colour and fruity flavour.Oils are predominantly comprised of good unsaturated fatty acids, whereas solid fats are mainly saturated, and therefore unhealthy. The Farchioni family of Umbria has one of the longest running traditions of olive oil procurement, dating back to the early 1800's when they first began grinding olives near Spoleto.