HOT ! Al Frantoio di Aldo Armato S-ciappa Ligurian Extra Virgin Olive Oil Taggiasca 16.9 fl oz (500 ml)

Al Frantoio di Aldo Armato S-ciappa Ligurian Extra Virgin Olive Oil is a traditional Italian olive oil made exclusively from Taggiasca olives grown in ancient groves in the hills above Alassio in Liguria, along the Italian Riviera. Taggiasca olives are one of Italy’s most prized olive varieties and are known for producing delicate, buttery, and elegant olive oils with low acidity and a smooth, slightly sweet almond finish.

The Armato family has been involved in olive oil production for generations and continues to produce oil using traditional methods in their family frantoio. The olives are crushed using large stone discs that process the olive flesh while leaving the pits intact, which helps preserve the oil’s delicate flavor and prevents bitterness. The olive paste is then placed onto traditional rope mats and pressed to extract the oil, which is then separated to produce the extra virgin olive oil. This slow, traditional method contributes to the oil’s smooth texture and balanced flavor.

This oil is made from Taggiasca olives harvested from trees in the hamlet of Stellanello, in the hills above the seaside town of Alassio. Harvest typically takes place between November and March, and the oil is cold-pressed shortly after harvest to preserve freshness, aroma, and nutritional properties. The oil is often lightly unfiltered and has a golden color with delicate aromas and a soft, fruity flavor.

Ligurian olive oils are known for being more delicate than Tuscan or Southern Italian oils. This oil has notes of almond, pine nut, fresh herbs, and mild olive fruit, with very low bitterness and a smooth finish, making it extremely versatile and suitable for many dishes.

This olive oil works especially well with:

• Fish and seafood• Salads• Vegetables• Pesto• Chicken• Fresh cheeses• Burrata and mozzarella• Bruschetta• Focaccia• Minestrone• Risotto• Pasta with light sauces• Drizzled over finished dishes

Delicate, buttery, and elegant, Aldo Armato S-ciappa Taggiasca Extra Virgin Olive Oil is a classic Ligurian olive oil made using traditional stone milling and cold pressing, resulting in a smooth and refined oil perfect for seafood, vegetables, pesto, and finishing dishes.