Frescobaldi Laudemio Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 500 ml

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Ours in particular, well it changes from year to year, our Laudemio is definitely balanced, with some spiciness and bitterness in the aromas. So I would say that our goal is to have something powerful but at the same time balanced, so that the aromas, the tastes, the spiciness and bitterness is fine tuned. The name itself – Laudemio – has identified the best part of the harvest commonly reserved for the signore de la villa. While controversial European Union regulations affected the industry in 2012, the consortium has been operating under its own strictest quality guidelines since inception. It’s what allows it to produce over 72 tons of pure cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil annually from about 100,000 individually registered and monitored trees spread across nearly 6000 acres of exclusively designated land. Each bottle of Laudemio oil is tested by third party experts before it begins its globaljourneyto discerning consumers. “The Ferrari of olive oils.” This is how it is proudly known within the region. Napa and Sonoma are California’s wine capitals. Not quite as many of the Golden State’s premier or boutique winemakers have a side gig in growing olives as in Tuscany (or Umbria, or Sicily); but in the absurdly postcard-pretty hills of western Sonoma, just above Marin County, you’ll find one of the places that played a role in putting the state on the international EVOO map. McEvoy Ranch estate-grows and cold-processes every last product they make, whether it eventually goes into a pretty bottle intended for your dining table, or one of the lip balms, face oils or hand soaps they’ve formulated as part of their Ode line of olive oil-based beauty and home products. This olive oil is best enjoyed with salted, crusty bread or over a classic salad, and should be consumed as soon as possible to make the most of the delicate flavours.

Taste – While some olive oils have very subtle differences, others can vary wildly in taste. Peppery, fruity, buttery, floral and nutty are some of the key flavours you’ll find in the best olive oils.

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Chop seafood into bite-sized pieces, and add to the soup. Simmer until the fish is cooked through, 10-15 min. (If using clams or mussels add in the last 5 minutes of the cooking time.) In fact, recent research from olive oil experts, Filippo Berio and Glasgow University has discovered that eating 20ml of raw (meaning, uncooked) olive oil each day, has significant heart health benefits. The research also shows that no other type of oil has a positive effect on heart health (sorry sunflower and rapeseed oil!).

Cut bread into 1” cubes. Place cubes on a baking sheet. Grease and mix the bread lightly with 1 tablespoon of Laudemio olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder. Toast in the oven for 20 minutes, or until dry.

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A striking deep emerald green in colour, with some lemon pith, woody herbs and spearmint all present in the aroma this complex and delicious oil. This complexity continues in the mouth - full and aromatic, with some bitter leaves, more woody herbs, raw artichoke and a long lasting green peppercorns at the finish. A very bold and interesting oil. Also beware of ambiguous wording. Just because an oil says it’s a ‘product of Spain’, for example, doesn’t mean the olives were grown or harvested there. This can simply mean it’s been imported from elsewhere and bottled there. What makes the product even better is the location where it is produced, in Florence. The climate is extreme and the 741 acres owned by the Frescobaldi family are at high altitude, having three types of olives with a large amount of nutrients. What makes this brand so admired for the quality of its process and the flavor that its products deliver? Learn how the production and preparation of olive oil works. What is Laudemio Olive Oil? Flavoured or infused olive oil can be composed of refined oils, pure extra-virgin oils or a combination of both. Aromatics such as garlic, chilli and truffle are steeped in plain oil to produce flavoured variations. Flavoured oils aren’t usually used for frying, but are ideal for finishing dishes and for mixing into things like soup and pasta sauce.

Heat oil in a large cast iron pot (or other soup pot). Add onions, garlic, celery, parsley, sage, and red pepper flakes. Sauté over medium heat until onions begin to soften, 5 min. A similar process takes places with olive oil, but olive oil is not a homogeneous liquid like water is. The difference is that olive oil is made of a few different molecules, called triglycerides, and each has its own freezing temperature. The freezing point of these different molecules ranges between 0ºC and 15ºC depending on the fatty acid composition. The colder the olive oil gets, the greater the number of molecules that will start solidifying. Cold temperatures is the reason some white crystals may appear in your bottle of olive oil, especially during winter months. Does that mean the olive oil is not good to use? Frescobaldi typically produces between 100,000 and 150,000 bottles a year, and the process is quite costly. “To make an olive oil as precious as Laudemio, you need one tree per bottle.” The origin of name Laudemio comes from an origin that has the meaning of prestige. That at the time when feudal lords existed, it was this name that gave the best part of the harvest reserved for them.

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For those who don’t know, this competition is held in the spring in New York and is the biggest and most important olive oil contest in the world. So important that the annual list of winners is considered by many as a benchmark for the best extra virgin olive oils of the year. Our part of Tuscany, the olive oils are particularly grassy, with artichoke and arugula flavors. If you go to the Tuscan coast, at Bolgheri near the seaside, you would have more floral notes as well as flavors of tomato, due to the influence of the sea. “Here, far away from the sea, the olive oil is more grassy and fresh.” Harvested from the unique terrain of Tuscany, Gonnelli 1585 produces natural olive oils by using traditional Italian methods. Known as the ‘flower of the harvest’, Laudemio olives are obtained from the oldest mill in Italy, the Frantoio di Santa Téa. Rich in fatty acids and unique antioxidant micro-elements, this extra virgin olive oil is a great partner to bread and vegetables. Scottish Offshore 2-5 Day service HS1-9, IV41-51, IV55-56, KA27-28, KW15-17, PA20, PA41-49,PA60- 78, PH42-44, ZE1-3

How would Frescobaldi describe the style of Laudemio? Is it different than other Tuscan oils? Is there a Laudemio style or is it more than the individual producer? “There are differences among the individual producers,” he said, “just like you would have among the different Chianti Classico or Brunello di Montalcino. But overall, the idea is to have something authentic from our territory, where the notes are very grassy, with hints of artichoke, a bit green, not only the color, but also to the taste. PRESSING: The pressing takes place a few hours after the collection in two-phase mills (without process water) at a maximum temperature of 25° Celsius A strong, spicy finish doesn’t mean an olive oil is bad or off, but a stale or bitter taste indicates that the oil is past its best. While old olive oil won’t harm you, it isn’t very pleasant to consume and should be avoided. It can change the food; for some foods, I would prefer something more gentle, more sweet, with others, something more grassy. The 2021 is still quite spicy.” if the receiver is absent at the time of delivery the shipment will be left at the door only in the United States

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The Good Housekeeping Institute tried 32 bottles of extra virgin olive oil from across the Mediterranean and beyond to see which was the tastiest. Each was tried neat, to allow the full flavour profile to be evaluated. Every process is strictly controlled in every detail and is very external. Once the olives are harvested, which are just as they begin to ripen, they are ground the same day for 6 hours. In a cool, dry place. Protected from light, heat sources and unpleasant odors. Once opened, minimize exposure to air.