Certified Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil that comes from a blend of two varieties (Manzanilla and Arbequina) from our organically-farmed olive grove called “Cerros Blancos” in Carmona, Seville. Both the olive oil and design are made in honor of our grandfather, Antonio Ruiz, the man who shared his passion with us for both the olive and the oil it produces.
Medium intensity
Estate produced, hand numbered
Blend of Arbequina and Manzanilla olive oil
Great for salads, pastas and meats
From the Seville area
Size - 17 oz/500 ml
Our friends at Basilippo care intensely about their land, their heritage and the olive oil they produce. This family olive grove located between the towns of El Viso and Maierena Del Alcor just outside of Sevilla produces exceptional olives that are pressed on-site just hours after harvest. The resulting organic cold-pressed olive oil has a full, balanced flavor perfect for salads, pastas or for dipping with fresh bread.
Basilippo organic extra virgin olive oil is a blend of fruity Arbequina and smooth Manzanilla oils. These two olives have a pleasant herbal flavor, with hints of tomato and artichoke. It is a delicious medium intensity oil with a lot of versatility in the kitchen.
When we visited, we watched as each bottle was filled, charged with Nitrogen and numbered by hand – this is truly an artisan, small production oil! The beautiful label features a drawing of the grandfather looking out over the fields as he used to do every morning. The beautiful flowers represent those planted by the grandmother in their garden.
Basilippo is an ancient name for the area, meaning “village of the moon forest.” Olive trees have grown on this land since the Bronze Age, when it was known as a holy tree. Today the company, founded by the Morillo family, honors this ancient tradition, but also uses the most modern olive pressing equipment to preserve this delicious oil at peak condition.
Tasting Card
Type
Intense
Aromas
Artichoke, Olive Leaf, Apple and Banana, recalls to Aromatic Herbs.
Taste
Light Sweet, highlighting the Spicy and Bitter.
Notes
Complex and Intense.
Pairings
Grilled Vegetables, Pasta, BBQ, Potato or Tomato Salads, Intense Sauces and Marinates
