APRUTINO | HIGH QUALITY EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
The gently rolling hills along Italy's eastern coastline, the Abruzzo region, are home to some of the world's best mono-cultivar extra virgin olive oils-- and our Aprutino is no exception. The production of olive oil is an important part of the local economy, where our producers are committed to making single-variety extra virgin olive oils of unsurpassed quality and taste. Their dedication to their craft has led to the Aprutino's D.O.P. designation, which stands for "Denominazione d'Origine Protetta"--Protected Designation of Origin--a high honor in the country with the world's highest standards for olive oil, in an area renowned for its olive oil for thousands of years. Our high quality Gold Medal winner Aprutino exhibit high level of Natural Nutrients such as Poly Phenol. Loreto Aprutino is an comune and town in the Province of Pescara in the Abruzzo region of central Italy.

FLAVOR PROFILE:
A true feast for the senses, our Aprutino extra virgin will delight even discriminatory palates! It has a vivid yellow and green color, delighting the eye; the intensely fruity aroma is a treat for the nose; and its buttery, fruity taste, with notes of almonds, artichokes and herbs, will tantalize the taste buds.

PAIRING SUGGESTIONS:
Used by itself, our Aprutino extra virgin olive oil makes a flavorful finishing touch to soups, pastas and grilled or roasted vegetables; when paired with some aromatic herbs, it makes for a delicious dipping oil for artisan breads. Pair it with our Blackberry or Strawberry Balsamic vinegars for a fruity, tart Mediterranean marinade or vinaigrette that will complement salads as well as grilled chicken.

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