I always like SE’s reviews. I’m not an olive oil connoisseur. I wonder why they did not include Pompeian Olive Oil. I was recently gifted a Graza set and found Pompeian Robust to have a better flavor profile. It’s also inexpensive (like Burtolli) and readily available in local markets.
by MustelaNivalus
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So 10 out of 28 olive oils are “the best” of something?
I’ve found that Bono brand (not organic version) is available at Aldi for $9 a bottle. Just has an Aldi brand label on front but same bottles and product inside.
There are three levels of olive oil. This is referring to the second level. Something you would use in a vinaigrette, for instance. The first level is used for sauteeing, you wouldn’t want to use EVOO for that. The highest level is a “finishing” oil you would add to dishes where you really need the olive oil profile to shine. These are usually hyper expensive and made in small quantities but you should taste some and identify the profile you want. Then choose the freshest one, preferably from an IGT producer or some other good certifying body. Olive oil loses quality steadily after production
I have some award winning bottle I’ve been buying, but it’s been getting expensive. I don’t use much so it gets a bit rancid before going empty. It’s called Venta del Baron. Open to alternatives so always welcome tests.
I wish they included the price by volume, instead of just showing the price and volume separately. It’s very difficult to compare at a glance and see which ones are actually expensive, and which ones just come in larger containers.
Also, glad to see reviewers pointing out that Graza Drizzle is actually quite bitter and unpleasant. I pick up a bottle the other day from my local grocery store and actually ended up returning it, it was so terrible. (The Sizzle is better! But a little boring.) A little disappointed that nothing from Costco showed up on this list, though.
ctrl+f Costco 0/0
Spain > Italy
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