Sardegna: The Most Precious Olio Nuovo in Years
Antichi Uliveti Olio Nuovo is more precious than ever: there are VERY few bottles available, but with this year’s Olio Nuovo, Fratelli Pinna really made …
Winter Salad: Fennel, Taggiasca Olives, and Oranges
This un-recipe embodies the sweet and spicy of Taggiasca olives in a salad bowl. Fennel, oranges, and olives are a classic combination for a good …
Harvest News from Liguria: “Best EVOO in Years”
We just got off the phone with Gigi at Frantoio Benza, who makes our cult-favorite Taggiasca extra virgin olive oil. His verdict about the 2024/25 …
Dario Cecchini’s Olive Oil Cake with Oranges and Pine Nuts
Cakes aren’t the first thing you think of when you hear the name Dario Cecchini, Italy’s most famous butcher. But we can assure you this …
Fresh from Sicilia: New Harvest Pianogrillo
If you could bottle up the Sicilian countryside, what would it taste like? New harvest Pianogrillo extra virgin olive oil! Lorenzo Piccione, the mastermind behind …
Always Cook Tomatoes With Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Fantastic news for pasta al pomodoro lovers the world over! Scientists proved that you should always cook tomatoes with olive oil. Tomatoes and extra virgin …
Gambero Rosso: “Antichi Uliveti Best Olive Oil in Sardegna”
Sardegna draws the attention of experts, producing extra virgin olive oil of better and better quality each year. When Gambero Rosso turned the spotlight on …
Extra Virgin Summer: Sicilia vs Molise
Summer = extra virgin olive oil flowing on everything. But what’s the right Italian EVOO for no-cook season, when the simplicity of the flavors is …
Olio Nuovo from the Islands: Sicilia or Sardegna?
This is one of our favorite times of year. Olio nuovo finally arriving at Gustiamo! Presenting the glorious new harvest extra virgin olive oil from Sicily …
Parco dei Buoi and the Travaglinis in the Washington Post
Molise is the definition of wonderland off the beaten path. As Italians say, “il Molise non esiste” (Molise doesn’t exist or even Molisn’t). But that …