{"id":1209,"date":"2026-02-14T10:52:36","date_gmt":"2026-02-14T09:52:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.olivestri.it\/news-en\/the-true-high-quality-extra-virgin-olive-oil\/"},"modified":"2026-02-14T10:52:36","modified_gmt":"2026-02-14T09:52:36","slug":"the-true-high-quality-extra-virgin-olive-oil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.olivestri.it\/en\/news-en\/the-true-high-quality-extra-virgin-olive-oil\/","title":{"rendered":"The true high-quality extra virgin olive oil"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 data-start=\"2258\" data-end=\"2368\">The importance of high-quality extra virgin olive oil in the kitchen: once you\u2019ve tried it, there\u2019s no going back.<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2370\" data-end=\"2490\">Extra virgin olive oil is not just a simple seasoning.<br data-start=\"2428\" data-end=\"2431\">It is one of the fundamental ingredients of Italian cuisine.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2492\" data-end=\"2530\">Yet, not all oils are the same.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2532\" data-end=\"2599\">What does \u201chigh-quality extra virgin olive oil\u201d really mean?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2601\" data-end=\"2633\">A high-quality extra virgin olive oil is born from:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2635\" data-end=\"2855\">\n<li data-start=\"2635\" data-end=\"2684\">\n<p data-start=\"2637\" data-end=\"2684\">Olives harvested at the right stage of ripeness<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2685\" data-end=\"2739\">\n<p data-start=\"2687\" data-end=\"2739\">Prompt pressing to preserve aromas and beneficial properties<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2740\" data-end=\"2793\">\n<p data-start=\"2742\" data-end=\"2793\">Constant attention at every stage of production<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2794\" data-end=\"2855\">\n<p data-start=\"2796\" data-end=\"2855\">Proper storage to preserve freshness and aroma<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2857\" data-end=\"3031\">The result is an oil that smells of fresh olives, with a balanced flavor and a light peppery note \u2014 a natural sign of the presence of polyphenols, valuable antioxidants.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3033\" data-end=\"3069\">Why does it truly transform your cooking?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3071\" data-end=\"3103\">A high-quality extra virgin olive oil:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3105\" data-end=\"3288\">\n<li data-start=\"3105\" data-end=\"3152\">\n<p data-start=\"3107\" data-end=\"3152\">Enhances the natural flavor of ingredients<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3153\" data-end=\"3194\">\n<p data-start=\"3155\" data-end=\"3194\">Brings harmony to dishes without overpowering them<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3195\" data-end=\"3243\">\n<p data-start=\"3197\" data-end=\"3243\">Makes even a simple bruschetta special<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3244\" data-end=\"3288\">\n<p data-start=\"3246\" data-end=\"3288\">Enhances meat, fish, legumes, and vegetables<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3290\" data-end=\"3414\">When you try a true extra virgin olive oil, you realize there\u2019s no need to add anything else. Just a drizzle added raw is enough to transform a dish.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3416\" data-end=\"3487\">And it\u2019s precisely in that moment that you understand: there\u2019s no going ba<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3489\" data-end=\"3539\">The value of tradition: Frantoio Olivestri<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3541\" data-end=\"3660\">At Frantoio Olivestri, in Petrignano del Lago, between Umbria and Tuscany, we have been producing extra virgin olive oil since 1938.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3662\" data-end=\"3757\">We are a family-run business and we believe in authentic, uncompromising quality.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3759\" data-end=\"3908\">Our oil is not meant to be the cheapest, but to offer excellent value for money, with a natural, balanced, and genuine flavor.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3910\" data-end=\"3983\">For us, oil is not just a product:<br data-start=\"3948\" data-end=\"3951\">It is culture, land, and family.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3985\" data-end=\"4020\">A choice that makes the difference<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4022\" data-end=\"4083\">Choosing a high-quality extra virgin olive oil means<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4085\" data-end=\"4208\">\u2714\ufe0f Investing in flavor<br data-start=\"4107\" data-end=\"4110\">\u2714\ufe0f Bringing a healthy and natural product to the table<br data-start=\"4158\" data-end=\"4161\">\u2714\ufe0f Supporting an Italian agricultural traditio<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4210\" data-end=\"4306\">Once you\u2019ve tasted an oil that truly tells the story of its land, going back becomes difficult.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4308\" data-end=\"4415\">Discover the extra virgin olive oil of Frantoio Olivestri and rediscover the true taste of Italian cuisine.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The importance of high-quality extra virgin olive oil in the kitchen: once you\u2019ve tried it, there\u2019s no going back. 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