Once You Try Carapelli Olive Oil You Won’t Look Back…

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Olive Oil is something I never really thought about, until I realized there are differences.  Carapelli Olive Oil has been making olive oil since 1893 and is reined as Italy’s No. 1 Extra Virgin Olive Oil, so you know it has to be good!  They were actually the first producer to promote bottled extra virgin olive oil in Italy. 

Carapelli Extra Virgin Olive Oil comes in three varieties:

·       Premium 100% Italian – made solely from the first cold pressing of the finest 100% Italian olives
with an intense, robust flavor and aroma

·       Il Numerato – a supremely smooth and low acidity oil that is a result of a delicate cold pressing
of olives

·       Organic – Obtained only from organically grown olives and produced according to organic farming
standards; certified USDA organic

I received a bottle of the Premium 100% Italian Carapelli Extra Virgin Olive Oil to conduct an olive oil tasting similar to a wine tasting

For the tasting expierence I was asked to follow The Four S’s:

1.     Swirl – By swirling the olive oil in your glass, you release the oil’s esters, which are the molecules that contain the aroma.

2.     Sniff – Now inhale deeply. The aroma is the key to the fruitiness of the oil. Is it intense or is it more subtle?

3.     Slurp – Sip the oil while “sipping” in a bit of air. This slurping action emulsifies the oil and helps spread it throughout your mouth. Take note of the various tastes and sensations. Is it fruity, peppery, smooth?

4.     Swallow – Once you swallow the oil, it should leave your mouth with no aftertaste. Again, take note of any peppery or stinging sensation in your throat.

During my tasting I first noticed how smooth Carapelli is.  I have had other olive oils before that are bitter and unpleasant tasting.  Carapelli has a fragrance that entices you right away and a nice smooth consistency.  I actually had a store brand olive oil that I threw away after using Carapelli on some French bread and parmesan cheese.  It was so amazing and delicious even my boys were dipping away with it!

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