I was recently contacted by olio2go who asked if I would be interested in reviewing a couple of their olive oils. Since I use olive oil daily in almost all of my cooking, I was very happy to take them up on their offer. I was sent two bottles from Puglia that had very different flavors, including one called Crudo, and another from Villa Cappelli that is infused with rosemary. Since we have over 100 olive trees ourselves in Umbria that we harvest for our own oil, I am always interested in comparing our oil to others out in the marketplace. We were taught that the best way to taste an olive oil is to drizzle it on slices of warm, grilled crusty bread with just a pinch of sea salt.
Crudo Extra Virgin from Puglia
Description From Olio2Go - The latest discovery from Puglia is Crudo, produced by the Schiralli family near Bari in Puglia. The present owner’s grandfather began this family production in the foothills in 1922. More than 8000 trees are grown on 20 hectares of land. Crudo is grown, harvested, and pressed on site following the ancient traditions and with full respect for the land. The pressing method minimizes oxidation and produces an oil rich in polyphenols.
A monocultivar of Ogliarola olives, Crudo is bright yellow-green, with a taste of green olives, fresh almonds, and artichokes. You’ll note a delicate sweetness and fruity aftertaste. Best to drizzle on salads, steamed vegetables, and grilled fish.
My Review - In my opinion, this olive oil is not for those who like a light flavored oil. It has a very bright, sharp flavor that we found was intensified when drizzled on slices of warm, grilled crusty bread. Since the flavor is very full, I'd recommend only using this olive oil as a condiment in moderation. Due to its unique flavor, Crudo would be a great addition to a selection of other brands for a blind tasting of olive oils!
To Buy Crudo Olive Oil Click HERE!Villa Cappelli Extra Virgin Olive Oil With Rosemary
Description from Olio2Go - Villa Cappelli's Rosemary Oil is our beautifully rosemary infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil that goes great on salads, chicken a potatoes. It adds a rich burst of flavor! Rosemary brings its distinctive "piney" aroma to anything you make. Try it with pasta, grilled fish or chicken. Superb on white pizza, great with roasted chicken, perfect with garlic and roasted pork, roasted lamb, and oven roasted potatoes.
For those who like simplicity, this oil makes a great dip for fresh crusty slices of Ciabatta bread.
Packed with flavor, the ingredients are: extra virgin olive oil, rosemary. No artificial anything. Organically produced.
My Review - I found this olive oil to have a very pleasant flavor that was much lighter than that of the Crudo. The addition of rosemary is subtle and doesn't overpower the natural flavor of the oil. We first tasted it on lightly grilled bread and then used it to flavor roasted chicken as well as a marinade for pork we later grilled. Although I normally do not care for flavored oils, I really enjoyed the Villa Cappelli Rosemary Olive Oil and would certainly recommend it to anyone as a top quality olive oil.
To Buy Villa Cappelli Extra Virgin Olive Oil With Rosemary Click HERE!
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