- Gourmet Extra Virgin Olive Oil Half Liter Bottle (about 17 oz)
- Grown, pressed and bottled 100% in Sicily.
- Hand picked, cold pressed, certified organic, non genetically modified, gluten free.
- Made from a single olive variety of "Biancolilla", perfect for summer recipes
- Family Reserve, October 2010 harvest
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High quality extra virgin olive oils such as Olio Taibi "Biancolilla" have many health benefits. US Food and Drugs Administration states that "Limited and not conclusive scientific evidence suggests that eating about 2 tbsp. (23 g) of olive oil daily may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease due to the monounsaturated fat in olive oil. To achieve this possible benefit, olive oil is to replace a similar amount of saturated fat and not increase the total number of calories you eat in a day." Olio Taibi olive oils are "unfiltered". We choose not to filter away precious antioxidant particles that if removed would decrease the wholesomeness of the olive oil. As a result, our olive oils are a bit cloudy and may have some small floating particles. This is normal for unfiltered artisan olive oils. Also, all our bottles are hand filled. This sometimes translates into the fact that a bottle may contain slightly more olive oil than another.
Ingredients
100% Organically Grown Sicilian Olives "Biancolilla" from Taibi Family's Own Olive Orchard in Montaperto, Sicily.
Directions
Its delicate fruitness makes "Biancolilla" extra virgin olive oil the ideal companion for salads, fish, fresh cheese and gourmet baking.
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Actual product packaging and materials may contain more and different information than what is shown on our website. We recommend that you do not rely solely on the information presented and that you always read labels, warnings, and directions before using or consuming a product. Please see our full disclaimer below.
High quality extra virgin olive oils such as Olio Taibi "Biancolilla" have many health benefits. US Food and Drugs Administration states that "Limited and not conclusive scientific evidence suggests that eating about 2 tbsp. (23 g) of olive oil daily may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease due to the monounsaturated fat in olive oil. To achieve this possible benefit, olive oil is to replace a similar amount of saturated fat and not increase the total number of calories you eat in a day." Olio Taibi olive oils are "unfiltered". We choose not to filter away precious antioxidant particles that if removed would decrease the wholesomeness of the olive oil. As a result, our olive oils are a bit cloudy and may have some small floating particles. This is normal for unfiltered artisan olive oils. Also, all our bottles are hand filled. This sometimes translates into the fact that a bottle may contain slightly more olive oil than another.
Ingredients
100% Organically Grown Sicilian Olives "Biancolilla" from Taibi Family's Own Olive Orchard in Montaperto, Sicily.
Directions
Its delicate fruitness makes "Biancolilla" extra virgin olive oil the ideal companion for salads, fish, fresh cheese and gourmet baking.
Legal Disclaimer
Actual product packaging and materials may contain more and different information than what is shown on our website. We recommend that you do not rely solely on the information presented and that you always read labels, warnings, and directions before using or consuming a product. Please see our full disclaimer below.
Product Description
We call "Biancolilla" the "Cashmere glow" of flavor and it goes really well on most delicate dishes that are usually paired with white wine, such as delicate salads, steamed fish, and fresh cheeses. Perfect for the summer.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
My wife and I have tried a lot of olive oils and this Olio Taibi Biancolilla is just to die for! It has a very luxurious mouth feel and, like a fine wine, you find yourself discovering and remembering different notes of flavor long afterwards. One of life's true small pleasures!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Have you ever thought you could get lost in a dip of extra virgin olive oil? Try the Taibi Biancolilla and feel the experience. The first time I tasted it I had to ask my guest to repeat what he was talking about because I was completely "lost" in the sweetness, fruitiness, delicateness of this wonderful oil. I would dearly recommend you try also the Taibi Nocellara extra vergin olive oil at the same time. They are siblings, they both come from Sicily and they are so different! The Nocellara with his strong erupting personality is volcanic.
The Biancolilla, like its name, is a beautiful poem.
The Biancolilla, like its name, is a beautiful poem.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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I've tried a lot of high-end olive oils and Monocultivar Biancolilla is near the top of my list. This oil has a true pedigree because it comes from a single Sicilian organic farm and is cold-processed which differentiates it from other olive oils. Most other olive oils are blends consisting of cheaper tasteless oils from places like Spain or Portugal.
Store brand oils are virtually tasteless but are fine for cooking. Others disagree and would use this liquid gold in everything. They're probably the same people who cook with $50 bottles of wine. Olive oil in general is not so great for frying since it has a low smoke point and burns easily. Extra virgin olive oil smokes/burns at even a lower temperature. In other words, this is an oil best used cold. It's great for dipping bread, salads and as a finishing oil on soups or vegetables.
This oil has a little bite and is packed with flavor. It compliments, as oposed to overpowers, your food. I recommend it without reservation.
The farm where this oil comes from is relatively small and produces under 10,000 liter of oil/year. This accounts for the high price. If you want a less expensive oil that is almost as good try Olio Carli Extra Virgin Olive Oil - 500ml Bottle (0.5 liter) by [...]. A quick web search and you can find 3 liters for thirty dollars and free shipping. I can't post the link but if you find their website add a slash offer to the address.
One last thing: Extra virgin olive oil by definition has to contain a minimum percentage of EVOO. The rest is just regular olive oil. Monocultivar Biancolilla use a much higher percentage of EVOO than is required resulting in a superior product. Keep in mind that Italy produces twice the amount of olive oil than they have trees for because they import and package cheaper oils -- technically they are Made in Italy.
Store brand oils are virtually tasteless but are fine for cooking. Others disagree and would use this liquid gold in everything. They're probably the same people who cook with $50 bottles of wine. Olive oil in general is not so great for frying since it has a low smoke point and burns easily. Extra virgin olive oil smokes/burns at even a lower temperature. In other words, this is an oil best used cold. It's great for dipping bread, salads and as a finishing oil on soups or vegetables.
This oil has a little bite and is packed with flavor. It compliments, as oposed to overpowers, your food. I recommend it without reservation.
The farm where this oil comes from is relatively small and produces under 10,000 liter of oil/year. This accounts for the high price. If you want a less expensive oil that is almost as good try Olio Carli Extra Virgin Olive Oil - 500ml Bottle (0.5 liter) by [...]. A quick web search and you can find 3 liters for thirty dollars and free shipping. I can't post the link but if you find their website add a slash offer to the address.
One last thing: Extra virgin olive oil by definition has to contain a minimum percentage of EVOO. The rest is just regular olive oil. Monocultivar Biancolilla use a much higher percentage of EVOO than is required resulting in a superior product. Keep in mind that Italy produces twice the amount of olive oil than they have trees for because they import and package cheaper oils -- technically they are Made in Italy.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Great oil's
We fell in love with the oil, we have now re-ordered it several times. It has a great flavor and not overpowering. Perfect
Published 8 months ago by CCARTER
Olio Taibi
i have vacationed in Italy and visited a few wineries. fortunately most italian wineries also produce olive oil, which is great since i don't like wine. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Louann
something different, but cannot be shipped to HI
Bought the discounted coupon via Groupon, to send it to HI.. at the time of groupon purchase, I couldn't find anything about not shipping to Hawaii. Read more
Published 14 months ago by ANA
Love great EVOO
This is super light with a wonderful flavor. I am already half way through the bottle. I love trying olive oils.
Published 15 months ago by kathy
Pricey But Good
I consider myself a bit of a foodie, and recently returned from Provence where I sampled many olive oils from that region. They were for the most part delicious. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Santa Fean
Good EVOO, but may not be outstanding for the price
The oil is good, and I appreciate the fact the olivers are from a single source, however, I don't see it as header and shoulder above other organic extra virgin oliver oil. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Z, love to shop
Absolutely Fabulous!!!!!
Like the title says, this olive oil is absolutely fabulous!!!!! By far the best I've ever tasted. We used it for dipping bread and no one at the table could get enough, including... Read more
Published 18 months ago by cherylsim
An absolutely world class olive oil
Taibi Biancolila is absolutely a world class olive oil. There is no doubt that the competition is stiff, but this small operation in Sicily deserves to be noticed. Read more
Published 20 months ago by robert lair
Our Sea
Coming myself from the Near East, every time I try Taibi's olive oil I become homesick. Its full taste and authenticity captures some of our Mediterranean harsh light which... Read more
Published 21 months ago by YMCA
Easily the Best Olive Oil I've Tried...
With a husband who loves olive oil, I have tried my fair share. But this one is different. It has an amazing flavor that is both distinguishable and complementary. Read more
Published 22 months ago by C.S.
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