Extra virgin olive oil is one of the great treasures of Italian cooking, but it is also surrounded by myths. From color and bitterness to “light” oils, flavor add-ins, cultivars, and the idea that all olive oil is basically the same, this FAQ cuts through the confusion and shows what real EVOO is all about. If you want to understand what makes a great olive oil truly great, and why source, craft, and tasting matter so much, this is the place to start.

It is not often thought about, but the wine and olive oil worlds are very similar. Just like with wine, tasting and pairing extra virgin olive oils bring new aspects of the oil to light. What olive oil is best for salads? What olive oil is best for cooking? Read this article to learn how to taste olive oil and pair it with foods.

Why do they call extra virgin olive oil ‘extra virgin’? What is so special about it?

Find out the secrets to making delicious olive oil from the olive oil maker of La Maliosa farm in Tuscany as we explore what makes a good extra virgin olive oil!

Maremma, an undiscovered part of Tuscany, where natural wine and olive oil producer La Maliosa is based, is heaped in history and tradition. This recipe for ‘Acqua Cotta’, came about as a soup for the poor, yet is hearty and rich in nutrients. It goes great with La Maliosa’s Saturnia Bianco orange wine. Recipe inside!

There’s nothing like a really good olive oil. We came across some while visiting Antonella Manuli, the owner of La Maliosa who crafts not only natural wines but also award winning organic extra virgin olive oils. Find out in this article what we discovered on our recent visit to La Maliosa farm in Maremma, Tuscany. And start enjoying the delicious and healthy ways to use amazing extra virgin olive oils, like those of La Maliosa, for your own meals and entertainment with family and friends.

You gotta try Panzanella, a simple, healthy traditional Tuscan Italian salad. Get the recipe and learn about its rustic origins, benefits, and what wines and olive oils to pair with it.

We often hear that Extra Virgin Olive Oil is good for you, but do you know why? Explore with us the many health benefits that come from Extra Virgin Olive Oil from warding off diseases to reducing stress.

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