Pastacheese sent me a bottle of this that had expired six months prior to the shipping date.There was black scum pasted to the inside of the bottle, which Pastacheese explained was olive oil sediment.Right.They shipped me a different brand as a replacement, but I am suspicious about that seller.
I was surprised when I first tasted this superb Extra Virgin Olive Oil made off Arbequina veriety. It may be one of the best I have tasted in my life.
This is a very delicious spread, perfect on toast, ciabatta, and especially whole wheat bread rolls. It is pretty expensive, but like many of the products from iGourmet, I feel that it is worth it. If you are looking for a savory treat for yourself or a friend, this is a great choice. My whole family really enjoys the Tuscan flavor of this spread and we will be trying some of the other flavors of Olive Oil spreads soon. I feel like this is a great healthy indulgence!
Grand'aroma Marinata Flavored Extra Virgin Olive oil is the best you'll find.I basted it on salmon for a New Year's Eve dinner and it was excellent, the best tasting salmon I ever ate.It gives wonderful flavor and works great on all type of fish/seafood.It is very light and tasty and is not salty or bitter.It has all the great spices already in it.I purchased it locally and the shop went out of business (I got in a shower gift kitchen basket) and loved it, but was unable to purchase since then.I held onto the bottle and just typed in the name after I was unable to get anywhere typing name of company on bottle.This is really great olive oil and I highly recommend it to anyone who loves to cook fish.I put in on the salmon with nothing else, put under broiler and it was done in a very short time and tasted excellent.I did add a little S&P to my taste also.It works great to use in a cruet to make your dressings for salads also.I give it a 5*.Thank you.DP
Badia a Coltibuono olive oil is a legend, deservedly so. But be forewarned -- if you are used to the bland olive oils sold mass market in most supermarkets, the strong assertive character may come as somewhat of a shock. As noted in the Amazon product description, "according to Deborah Krasner in "The Flavors of Olive Oil", this oil "...is strongly and pleasantly bitter, with a pronounced burn....'It made my face scrunch up.' Very green and grassy, this is an oil made for drizzling."" I would tend to agree with that. In my opinion, this is really at it's best drizzled over grilled meats, vegetables and salads almost as a condiment. For dipping bread and most cooking (it's too expensive for most chefs on a budget like mine anyway) you might prefer an oil from Sicily, Spain, Australia or California, which are softer and more buttery. That said, for purists, this may be the right olive oil even for bread dipping. It's flavors and aromas are remarkably complex and powerful.
Badia a Coltibuono olive oil is a legend, deservedly so. But be forewarned -- if you are used to the bland olive oils sold mass market in most supermarkets, the strong assertive character may come as somewhat of a shock. As noted in the Amazon product description, "according to Deborah Krasner in "The Flavors of Olive Oil", this oil "...is strongly and pleasantly bitter, with a pronounced burn....'It made my face scrunch up.' Very green and grassy, this is an oil made for drizzling."" I would tend to agree with that. In my opinion, this is really at it's best drizzled over grilled meats, vegetables and salads almost as a condiment. For dipping bread and most cooking (it's too expensive for most chefs on a budget like mine anyway) you might prefer an oil from Sicily, Spain, Australia or California, which are softer and more buttery. That said, for purists, this may be the right olive oil even for bread dipping.
Use this group if you don't mind getting the wrong product and then having the account executive say when responding--`everyone makes mistakes'--no apology, no oh we will refund your shipping costs--just `everyone makes mistakes'. I ordered a case of olive oil and the wrong product was shipped. WHAT a hassel!
My favorite. Better than many much pricier olive oils. And the metallic wrapping helps protect it from light, as it should be.
These flavored olive oils are great, give a nice different flavor to foods, and this one has a nice "kick" to it.It would be nice if the bottles were a bit larger for the price.
I love this olive oil .a nice aroma and full body taste .. Highly recommended ! I just ordered 3 more bottles
The only downside to this is that it's $50+...if it's in stock. Now that the bad part is out of the way, on to why this stuff is $50+: the fattest part of Mediterranean bluefin tuna (the ventresca is otoro, or what would be called "fatty tuna" at a sushi restaurant, and the tarantello is the chutoro or "medium fatty tuna") is steamed and canned in extra virgin olive oil. Sushi-grade tuna that has been mildly cooked and canned (shelf life is about 5 years) that exchanges some of the flavor of raw toro with the flavor of premium extra virgin olive oil.
My daughter, who is stationed in Naples, Italy, brought me a bottle of De Cecco Extra Virgin olive oil at Christmas time.This oil is a gorgeous green, smells heavenly and has a very silky feel on the tongue.I was thrilled to find that I could order it through Amazon.com !!!!!
You cannot go wrong with this white truffle oil, it has a good balance and none of the synthetic flavorings some other brands use. I am a Private Chef in New York City who has sampled many different brands over the years, this one definitely stands out. Even Daniel Boulud uses Urbani White Truffle oil in his kitchens, that should tell you something.
This is by far the best olive oil I have had. It's great on salads, and great with a piece of French bread. I highly recommend it.
This was a great transaction, no problems and I got my order quickly.Thanks
This harvest is only offered once a year, and my local cheese gourmet shop runs out of it quickly during the holidays when it comes out, so I was thrilled to find it on Amazon.I bought 3 bottles, I use olive oil daily.It has a wonderful nutty smell and taste, not a mild flavor at all.Very special, pricey, but worth every penny.I love it drizzled on bread or in dressings. NOT a cooking oil.I could drink it from the bottle.Each year it tastes a little differently.I also love Frantoia for everyday extra virgin olive oil.It tastes like Italy!
Edited my review, tried to upgrade to 4 stars, would not let me. Received Fratelli's introductory case of 1/2 liter bottles of extra virgin olive oil today.Read many reviews of 5 stars, 4 stars for the rest. I use a lot of olive oil.Some reviewers say this oil is sweet as extremely good oil should be.To me, it initially has a smooth, buttery, fruity olive flavor. A second or two later, it was peppery near the back of the tongue, followed by a slight bitterness further back on the tongue. Would not describe it as sweet. It is my understanding that many Italians prefer this pepperyness and I am Italian, but I do not.Not sure if my sample is typical.I feel this is a very good oil,and a great bargain at the introductory price, but not worth full price to me. I will stick to my Goya Extra Virgin First cold Pressed olive oil.......yes, Spanish olive oil.No bitterness whatsoever, made from very ripe olives....my "Gold Standard" (Goya is very golden) I like my wine very full-bodied and fruity....hate wines that are very dry.guess my tastes in olive oil and wine are congruent.
Fantastic green olive flavour.Do not put on salads,you will kill the taste..
This award-winning olive oil has a wonderful flavor, suitable for dipping, salads, and the like, and is one of the best I've ever tasted.It's a little expensive to use a lot in cooking, but it's great for anything else that requires a very distinctive olive oil.
Olive oil from Nyons is a marvelous and well known product from an area near Provence.It has a delicate flavor but one that can be used in many ways. Having spent some time in Nyons where we discovered this wonderful oil we were delighted to be able to order it on line. The bottles arrived in perfect condition and a treat to have in our Florida kitchen.Anne
The best olive oil on the market.I first tasted it in Italy and brought some home.I had to find a way to get it local.
Although I like to try lots of different olive oils to explore the many and varied flavors, if I had to choose just one, it would probably be the Laudemio, produced by a consortium of 30 top quality producers in the heart of Tuscany. Laudemio is produced from early harvested Tuscan varieties of Frantoio, Moraiolo and Leccino olives grown and pressed on specially selected soils in the Chianti zone.What makes Laudemio so special is that it combines the best of the classic, "grippy" style of the best Tuscan olive oil with the softer, more buttery notes more typical of the better olive oils from southern Italy and Spain. That makes it great not only for drizzling over grilled meats and vegetables, but for dipping in your favorite loaf of crusty Italian or French bread.Clear and intensely green, fruity, full, well-rounded and spicy, this dark olive- green has subtle floral and mineral aromas, and it is full -bodied and peppery, with a very fresh and lively after taste. It is a classic olive oil of the highest quality, and I highly recommend it.
This olive oil is fantastic. Incredible olive breakthrough taste. We had been buying Italian Extra Virgin olive oil like Berto*** and Phillipe Ber*** but you will smell and taste a clear difference with this.
I have tried sooooo many olive oils and this is by the far the best tasting. I cant find it at my grocery store anymore so I will have to buy it here.
I love tuna and this is excellent tuna.I was disappointed however that there was only one tin!Guess I should have read closer, but as the picture showed three cans I expected three cans. Would suggest to buyers to purchase the $31 can instead!
My neighborhood groceries no longer carried this wonderful product. Now I have a pack of three. Superb!
Excellent olive oil for use in dressings as well as cooking.Attractive bottle I have given as hostess gifts rather than wine.
Badia a Coltibuono olive oil is a legend, deservedly so. But be forewarned -- if you are used to the bland olive oils sold mass market in most supermarkets, the strong assertive character may come as somewhat of a shock. As noted in the Amazon product description, "according to Deborah Krasner in "The Flavors of Olive Oil", this oil "...is strongly and pleasantly bitter, with a pronounced burn....'It made my face scrunch up.' Very green and grassy, this is an oil made for drizzling."" I would tend to agree with that. In my opinion, this is really at it's best drizzled over grilled meats, vegetables and salads almost as a condiment. For dipping bread and most cooking (it's too expensive for most chefs on a budget like mine anyway) you might prefer an oil from Sicily, Spain, Australia or California, which are softer and more buttery. That said, for purists, this may be the right olive oil even for bread dipping. It's flavors and aromas are remarkably complex and powerful.
This tuna is a solid piece packed in olive oil.It is rich and mellow in flavor; would be great in a salade nicoise, and it's wonderful straight out of the can. Ingredients listed are tuna, olive oil, and salt.The label indicates 1.5 servings per can at 160 calories, 11g fat, 370mg sodium,14g protein and 0 carbs, fiber, and sugar per serving.It's a simple matter to drain the oil away since it's a solid piece of tuna.It's a product of Portugal, distributed by Italy.This is the best mail-order price I've found anywhere; you can easily pay double for it from other purveyors.Very highly recommended.