Founder Christopher Kimball tried this organic extra virgin olive oil when traveling in Calabria. Cold-pressed from the Librandi estate’s hand-harvested Nocellara del Belice olives, the robust olive oil smells of tomato vines, artichokes and fresh green herbs; we found the yellow-green oil invigorating and peppery, with a bold, vegetal profile and earthy bitterness. Use it to add a smooth finish to grilled fish, hearty soups and pasta; drizzle it over toasted bread or aged cheeses as well.
Librandi’s estate resides in a microclimate off of the Ionian sea. Their Nocellara del Belice olives are round and freckled, with a low yield during extraction, making this potent, fruity olive oil all the more special. Each bottle comes in a gift-ready box tied with a ribbon.