Decoding Extra Virgin OLIVE OIL: Your Ultimate Buying Guide!
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- Опубликовано: 17 июн 2023
- Are you baffled by the countless options when it comes to buying extra virgin olive oil? Fear not, as I've got you covered! In this comprehensive video, I'll decode the world of extra virgin olive oil and equip you with the knowledge to make informed purchasing decisions. From understanding labeling terms to identifying quality indicators, I'll walk you through the key factors to consider when selecting the right bottle. Join me on this educational journey, and get ready to confidently choose the perfect extra virgin olive oil for your culinary adventures. Don't miss out! Click now to get your hands on the right bottle and elevate your cooking to new heights of flavor.
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Which extra virgin olive oil brand do you have in your pantry?
Greek! I know a local producer and he imports it direct into the Czech Republic. Sorry Vincenzo! Edit: I saw you chose an Australian over an Italian olive oil! That shocked me! - I get my olive oil about a month after it's made and I use it in about a week. It also come downs to taste. Spanish extra virgin oil is excellent.
I have Cobram estate but will try some of the others. In the past they were fruitier than Colavita so I stuck with them but noticed in the past few years it’s not quite the same as before. I thought I was getting used to it. Maybe not thanks to this video…
Did you know there is a Cobram Estate in California? For everyday use I use California brand extra virgin olive oil, first cold pressed, robust flavor. I also use cheaper olive oils in my cooking. For good California Olive Oil I go to an olive press where you can get Nuevo oil. There's also the McAvoy Ranch which makes excellent Olive oil. Why import when you can support your local Growers.
I now have a bottle from Murola which is an Italian vineyard with a small olive oil operation. My daughter brought it directly from there. I prefer tin cans though. Last cans I had were from Greece (mainland and Crete). Italy has promoted their olive oil so intense that prices are ridiculous and fake oil is a real problem (they even have olive oil police over there). For salads I prefer unfiltered oil. The last good one I had was from Morocco.
Home town olive oil, that what we bought only,, ruclips.net/video/FwJG1g7A10M/видео.html
My friend. The best olive oil in the world..this is a bold statement..comes from my family olive trees in southern Greece, the Peloponnese, in the mani region. Our trees are about 350 years old. No spraying, no chemicals. Zero acidity. I know I’m biased. But. Oil of the gods.
That sounds incredible! Family olive trees with such history and care must produce exceptional olive oil. It's a true treasure. 🫒🇬🇷
@@vincenzosplate I am lucky. You are perfectly correct regarding olive oil. The difference between cheap olive oil and the best is like riding a skateboard or driving a Ferrari
😂 How do u get some of this oil in canada, I love good olive oil. I'm originally from Greece but came here very young😂
That sounds amazing. So interesting to think of what those trees have seen.
Where can I buy this olive oil?
2:05 Bertolli
5:27 Terra D'Otranto (recommended, premium)
9:31 Monini (recommended)
13:14 Australian Cobram Estate
15:33 Frantoi Cutrera
18:29 Colavita (recommended)
20:29 Joseph (recommended, premium)
24:24 De Cecco
27:18 Dante
28:34 Coles
29:14 Cadel Monte (highly recommended)
Thank you!!
Thanks a bunch!!!!
Castel del Monte (correct spelling)
Castel del Monte
Thank you so much for this list!!!
After this video, I can see me spending an hour in the grocery store reading labels. Loved the video!
Reading labels can be quite the culinary adventure, and it's fantastic that you're diving into the details. Enjoy!
Its a biased review
Every review is biased in some way. Everyone experiences things diffrently.
I learned a lot! Pro tip: if you live in Portugal or visit it (I guess you can do this in Italy too), forget the supermarket. Go to an olive oil producing region, have lunch at a local tasca (or trattoria) in the country side, and ask the owner if he has any extra virgin olive oil from the trees of his own plot that he’d be willing to sell you a gallon. If he doesn’t have any home produce, he’ll know someone who has and call him over in no time. So this new business partner of yours will gladly have you taste his olive oil, maybe show you around his grove, you might be invited over for a glass of wine, some cheese and homemade chorizo, and that way you get top quality artisanal stuff, and a great opportunity to learn about local culture.
RUclips is such a gift! Learning about food/cooking from Chefs who are passionate about their countries' native dishes is just so awesome. I have learned so much from you and others Vincenzo, you've really helped me improve my cooking!
He not a chef
@@austinburras2993. He is not a chef, but he represents and reproduces his cuisine, the cuisine of his country in an excellent way, better than what famous international chefs do when it comes to preparing original and authentic Italian dishes. The stars of a star chef are not necessary to make good cooking. A good Italian housewife is enough to prepare authentic and tasty Italian dishes for you !
@@aris1956 his stuff is basic compare to real italian
This really makes me happy 🙏🏻❤️ thank you so much, it is always a pleasure for me to share all I know with you!
Guys you don't need to be a "Chef" to know good things and sharing it with others. I've enough time in french cuisine and others to learn it. Btw i agree for the glass ... not the good one to use.
I'm a Olive Oil snob. Been drinking it since is was a toddler. Believe it or not here in the US the Target Good and Gather brand Organic, 100 % Spanish is excellent! Very plain generic front label but the back has all of the dates, designations. I can get on sale for 6$! One time I got a bottle of Massimo Italian EVOO and I swear it was vegetable dyed green. Damm Olive Oil Mafia....
When you did your video where you educated us on what pasta was good in the store I had asked for an educational video on extra virgin olive oil and you said “stay tuned!” and here we are. Great video, I learned a lot. Even if I can’t find the brands here in Canada that you have in Australia, I have the tools to pick one off the shelf and be successful. Thank you, sir :)
You're welcome! I'm glad you found the video helpful. Even with different brands available, you can now confidently choose a great olive oil. Happy cooking! 🍽️🫒🔥😄
great guide.
I personally have my own olive trees in Greece and produce early harvest Extra virgin olive oil from my own trees every other year.
excellent guide nonetheless. Well done Vincenzo
Making your own olive oil is the best. I hope that I will be able to own a territory with enough trees to get me and my beloved ones plenty of olive oil every year. I live in Turkey, here imwe have an enourmous olive oil production, we are in top three in the world yet still olive oil is expensive, and a lovely tasting olive oil super expensive thanks to Erdogan government. Peace from the Aegean neighbor.
Wow 🤩 I bet your olive oil is excellent 😍 I wish I had olive trees too
😍 I always keep some Greek/Italian/Spanish EVOO to use depending the dish so it matches.
It's interesting to see the variety of flavors in different olive oils. The New York Times review provides helpful insights. Exploring different oils can enhance the culinary experience! 🌿🫒🔍
aussie extra olive oil taste like italian canola oil
I love Moroccan extra virgin olive oil. Atlas. High in Polyfenols. Delicious 😊
Finally a really great video on olive pil and the types and a breakdown. So many out there, this one is truly quality.
If you want to warm up the glass, why do you use a double layered one (which is designed to prevent the heat from going from your hand)?
Great video, plenty of important information for a home cook!
Thank you for your feedback! Using a double-layered glass allows me to warm up the oil slightly without transferring excessive heat to my hand. It's a balance for optimal enjoyment. 😊🍶🔥
@@vincenzosplatethere's an air gap between the glass your hand is touching and the glass the oil is in. No heat from your hand is going to get to it. There's a reason that ice melts so quickly in a basic rocks glass and last so long in one of these dual wall glasses
True. I had to smile every time he rubs the glass very hard. 😂
@@NoZenith there's still heat coming through. You wouldn't go outside in the middle of winter with just a t shirt under a down jacket cause air is the best insulator, right? Best doesn't mean completely. Still some coming through. He wants a slight uptick in temp. That's what he got.
@ohdaUtube you'd get more by breathing on it. You're not getting heat transferred from your hand, it has to warm the air inside which is like holding your hand next to a mug 🙄😬😮💨
And YES I'd put a coat on over a T- shirt to go outside in the winter 😑 it's TERRIBLY effective.
Greek extra virgin olive oil is the best in the world..❤
Yes it is really good, but I obviously prefer Italian ones
Ancestors and cousins from both Greece and Italy, so...😊
@@argonwheatbelly637 Olives aren't genetically linked to humans.
I am lucky enough to have 35 olive trees on my property in Montenegro. 🇲🇪 I have mix of olive trees from local Oblica, to Lecino, Hojiblanca, Cipresino, arbequina, Kalamata. Every year, the most exciting period is olive harvest, when we need to be quick in order to send olives to local old olive oil mill. We get around 220-300 liters of extra virgin olive that we use solely for our consumption. Indeed, it can not be compared to any olive oil from the shop.
SO GREAT!👍🏼 Glad I discovered your channel. So thoroughly informative. Learnt so much from this video. Looking forward to learning more!! GRAZIE🙏🏼
Rank based on the test result (from the best to the... least😅?):
01) 20:29 Joseph (premium, has harvest date, smell fresh & fruity, taste nicer than Terra D'Otranto, recommended)
02) 05:27 Terra D'Otranto (artisan, premium, smell & taste fresh, olives are from Puglia - a well-known olive producer region, has harvest date, recommended)
03) 29:14 Cadel Monte (commercial, olives from Puglia, taste good & spicy, recommended)
04) 09:31 Monini (commercial, has harvest date, recommended)
05) 18:29 Colavita (commercial, smell/flavor is milder than Monini but still taste fresh and has a nice smell, no harvest date, still recommended)
06) 24:24 De Cecco (olives pressed in EU, packed in Italy, has a nice taste, but bland, not spicy, not recommended because the olives are harvested in various regions)
07) 15:33 Frantoi Cutrera (commercial, has harvest date, could smell the oil, taste bland but a bit spicy at the throat, not recommended)
08) 27:18 Dante (olives from multiple origins then packed in Italy, taste bland, has no date, not recommended)
09) 13:14 Australian Cobram Estate (commercial, has harvest date, no smell, taste bland like water, not recommended)
10) 02:05 Bertolli (commercial, imported oil bottled in Italy, no harvest date, not recommended)
11) 28:34 Coles (not tested😂)
Please please forward your list to me. I and having trouble copying and I se so need it.
Thank you with all my heart
@@leeck5491 I'm sorry, I don't know how to do that.
I so appreciate your answering me at all. I'm in no ways of techie. PLEASE could someone help us out here and tell us how he could send this list to me., or to anyone else extremely interested in keeping on hand. Thank you everybody
As someone who gets ragged on by friends for being "pretentious" about how I sacot my scotch, Im glad to see you doing many of the same techniques to really ENJOY a quality product: proper vessel, warm it up with the hand, inhale with nose in glass, get a little air in your mouth, check origin (packaged vs. distributed vs produced), favor single origin in a single season. Just don't add any water lol! We aren't wasting our times, just trying to really APPRECIATE what we are consuming!
I totally agree with you sir .... We need more people who appreciate a good Scotch out of a Glencairn.....
A tiny bit of water to loosen the consistency will actually increase the aroma.
Absolutely! It's all about savoring and appreciating the nuances of a quality product. Cheers to enjoying and respecting what we consume! 🥃👌🍷
My aunt lives in Italy. When she came back to Philippines,she gifted us extra virgin olive oil. It really is different from the ones bought in the supermarket, particularly the scent and taste. The olive oil from my aunt has a strong olive taste and scent. Supermarket olive oil is usually bland and no scent.
That's wonderful! Homemade olive oil from Italy is truly special. It's amazing how the quality and taste differ from store-bought ones. Enjoy the authentic flavors! 🌿🍽️🇮🇹
I'm going to have to Branch out and try more olive oil :-) born and raised in the American Midwest and the more I learn about food and how to cook the more Curious I become!
@@vincenzosplate My partner is from Algeria and there's nothing like the artisanal Berber olive oils I've tasted from Algeria. The closest thing that I can buy in the stores in Europe are some morocan brands like Oued Sous. Next time I'm in Itally I'll try some more italian artisanal ones, because usually I find most Itallian olive oils metalic in flavour and lacking every hint of the full flavour that Algerian olive oils can give me. A few drops in a bowl of soup make a BIG difference with those oils. I often use them fore Italian cooking too and they add so much flavour!
The best Italian ones I've tasted to far can be subtle, elegant and fruity, but not very strong.
Can you give me a tip for an Italian region that makes strong olive oil more like North African ones?
Thank you for helping us choose the correct olive oil!!
the stuff in the supermarket is proabably canola oil.
Thank you! I have been looking for the real thing. I appreciate you took some time to help
This was great - I loved every minute of it. Thank you.
Wow, this film was absolutely fantastic! I loved how it delved into the world of olive oil and shared such valuable knowledge. The way you presented it was both informative and entertaining. And let me tell you, the humor element they added was spot on! I couldn't help but chuckle every time you attempted to warm up that double-bottomed glass, cleverly designed to limit heat transfer. It definitely brought a smile to my face each time. Kudos to the creator for making such an enjoyable and informative video!
Thank you so much for your kind words and appreciation! I'm thrilled that you found the video informative, entertaining, and humorous. Your support means a lot! 🙏🎉😄
I'd be interested to see a blind taste test of all the oils and rank them best to worst.
Great suggestion! A blind taste test of different oils is a fantastic idea. Stay tuned, we'll definitely consider it. 🫒😄
I like that idea!
Actually a hint of Green in the yellow shows there's a higher polyphenol count than the pure yellow ones. and the clear ones that are transparent with a hint of yellow are refined olive oils that have slightly higher smoking point than the extra virgin oils, but way lower polyphenol count and could be fake mixed with other oils, can also show up as pure yellow. Colour does matter to determine it's quality.
For anyone wondering Extra virgin olive oil has a low smoking point when cooking, Extra virgin avocado oil unrefined on the other hand has a much higher smoking point and thus healthier for cooking, the refined versions are better for cooking universally, as they have a tad more higher smoking points above that of the extra virgin stuff, whilst the cold pressed extra virgin oils are better for dressing.
Also storage of olive oil, is not best in a tin unless that tin is made of stainless steel, aluminium tin is what you should avoid. Choose Glass or Steel.
From Italy I use Terra di Bari Bitonto D.O.P. . I also use olive oils from Greece, Spain, Morocco, and Tunisia. I used to also get EVO from Croaitis but my supplier passed away two years ago and the family closed the store.
I love to see this type of content helping the consumer out , your pasta buying guide you made some time back really helped me up my pasta game.
I personally would love to see a blonde tasting of the different olive oils , I think it would be interesting.
Thank you for your support and feedback! I'm glad the pasta buying guide was helpful. A blind tasting of different olive oils sounds like a great idea! Stay tuned for future videos. 🍝🔥👍
I don’t know if I would trust a “blonde” tasting test, maybe a brunette, definitely a redhead.
@@vincenzosplatewhat is the name of the 2nd olive oil. Please state
Thank you for this informative video. I want to use the best quality and always read the labels. I visit Australia in March 2024 and will for sure attempt to get both the Joseph and the Cadet Monte.
@@cammason5541Terra D'Otranto , I think.
As an Aussie that travelled the world for 20 years, mostly in Spain and India, i just love this video. So honest and real. Especially like the reaction to the Joseph Olive oil. I'll track down a bottle soon. Great vid. For me Red Island Olive oil is the best quality for price available on the shelf in Australia.
Thank you for your kind words! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Red Island Olive oil sounds like a great find. Happy cooking! 🥘😊
Oh I agree with that - red island is a good one! I‘ve used cobram estate as well but do think the red island is better
I'm a Basque/ American I need to try Red Island
how come austrailians are such morons?
Thank you for trying all these oils and for the excellent instructions for me to choose the best one for my family! Bravo!🎉 Wonderful video!
HELLO, SO ENJOYED YOUR PRESENTATION ON THE DIFFERENT OLIVE OILS. THANK YOU VERY MUCH.
My mother's side family was from Modena and they didn't use olive oil AT ALL in their cooking or salads. I think they actually hated the taste of olive oil, no matter how good it was. My father's side is from Calabria and Sicily and olive oil is the oil of choice in their cooking. I start my day off with 2 tbl of extra virgin olive oil (with my breakfast). It takes the edge off of my appetite, so I don't overeat and that first meal can hold me off for a long time ... till 2pm before I start thinking about lunch. I know olive oil is good for you ... my doctor says it's like "medicine". I am sure that it really helps to balance out the Omega 3s in the diet. Thanks for the great video ... I learned a lot. I will now have to see which market in the area I live in has some of your top choices.
I usually buy California Olive Ranch from the supermarket in the southern US, but last Christmas, spoiled myself by buying a Croatian olive oil called Selo which was fantastic. Just checked the bottle and the harvesting month and year are printed on the label which is a good sign. Now I know more about what to look out for!
That's wonderful to hear! It's great that you tried a Croatian olive oil and enjoyed it. Paying attention to the harvesting month and year is a good way to ensure quality. 🌿🌍👍
Yes, im Croatia, thanks - we have good olive oils and bad. I personally perfer souther - dalmatian coat better ones, and Istirian inferiors because they have a less sunny climate.
Because with more sun the flavour is stronger but istrian the consiztency isbthicker... I personally like a luttle kick in what i consume
But, listen, what would be the best for you would be knowing or buying from people from the islands and coast personally. They make the BEST ONES. i have so mu h litres an d am in loce
@@ajmosutra7667 I got it in December of 2022 and the harvesting date said November of 2021 and it was from Dalmatia. Regardless of the 1 year rule, it was still the best olive oil I've ever had. That is until the day I visit the Mediterranean region and try something even more amazing.
My daughter brought Colvata from Italy its a world of difference.
I love the way you made this video
I bought Krinos Extra Virgin Olive Oil from the island of Crete very good quality
I always buy a affordable one and an expensive high quality one.
The cheaper one I use during the work week or on part of cooking where it doesn't matter as much. Then the expensive one for weekends or food where it plays a prominent role or is used only in small amounts.
This is smart my friend, wasting really good olive oil is not good so using a lower quality one is a good choice
Same…but not necessarily weekday/weekend. I use the lower quality for cooking and the higher quality for salads and sometimes finishing. (Regardless if during the week or weekends).
I do this with my whisky. When I'm just having a drink vs celebrating a real moment
The problem is that the cheap one might not be olive oil at all. Apparently American import laws do not require companies to prove whats inside matches whats on label (in Italy you can go to jail). So the reason it's cheap, might be because it's seed oil. That doesn't mean that high price itself guarantees premium product. There are so many mafia scams from top producing olive oil regions in Italy being cracked by authorities there, but they just open up somewhere else and the fake product keeps coming to supermarkets around the world.
Finally! A video with a simple way to tell a good evoo from the bad. No confusion.
I'm glad you found the video helpful and straightforward! 🙌👨🍳 Stay tuned for more tips and recipes. Enjoy cooking with good quality EVOO!
Thank you Vincenzo. My family made olive oil they told me the same thing n you reminded me of things I forgot😇 thanks again!
Really appreciate the insight when it comes to these olive oils. Thanks.
Best olive oil that I have ever had was from my Greek boss who I used to work for in Melbourne, Australia...he had an olive farm in his home town in Greece and he sold it to us in massive tins and it was the greenest oil I have ever had, and totally amazing. Bread and oil was basically my diet for 3 days, nothing else I have ever tried has been close ; ) I heard that lots of olive oil is fake (and contains flavorings/colourings) and sometimes controlled by mafia, so it's another reason to know exactly the origins or DOP etc...
I totally agree with you! Kalamata olive oil is the best in the world!!
@@virginiafilitsis8277 I don't think it was from Kalamata...but it was a small village somewhere in Greece ; )
@@ant777live usually, the Peloponnese area of Greece has the best of the best! Kalamata is located in that area. I know from growers first hand that Italian companies buy from them and sell it as Italian evol...we don't realize what's going on behind the scenes most of the time...
@@virginiafilitsis8277 Ok makes sense...yes it was a place whose name I can't remember, so maybe there. I have tried Puglian olive oil and oil from a family place near to Bari, and nothing comes close...and I rememeber when I was in Cyprus, the tomatoes and fruit and vegetables were the best I have ever tasted ; ) I also like olive leaves...my parents have a tree in their garden, and the leaves are really healthy...I never get ill and never have vaccines ; ))
@@ant777live how do you consume olive leaves??
Very excited for this! This is the video I didn't think I needed
Awesome! I’m really glad you enjoyed this video, now you know which are the best brands to buy
Love this video! Thank you so much! I’ve been searching for an honest comparison of EVOO for years! I love how you compared these, tasted them, explained their origins & prices! Bravo, Vincenzo!!!😘🙏🥰💕
Grazie mille! 🙌 I'm thrilled you found the EVOO comparison helpful. Let's keep exploring the world of flavors together! 🌿🍽️🇮🇹😊
@@vincenzosplate Grazie mille, my fellow Abruzzeze !!!😘🙏🥰
Thank you I was having trouble trying to figure out which to buy this was informative!
Yes! Definitely do a blind test of olive olive oils
Thank you for the buying guide. Are you planning on doing a whole series on these? If so, I'd love to see a wrap up with maybe when you'd consider a cheaper versus a splurge brand. (On that front I loved Ethan Chlebowsky's video)
Absolutely! I appreciate your feedback and suggestion. I'll definitely consider creating a series on buying guides and include a comparison of cheaper and splurge brands. Stay tuned for more content! 🎥🍽️🔍
This is so helpful! I just got back to the US from Italy a month ago and am already running out of the olive oil I brought back 😭 I can't get the amazing local stuff I found there in the US, so I'm trying to find a good brand that I can find at the store or order online here. I use olive oil every day and it's true that once you taste the best of the best, you never want to go back! A good olive oil is the base for so many of my favorite foods and when it's good, you can tell! I appreciate you going through so many brands, this really will help me find something I like ❤
Mille Grazie ! Un vero Italiano parlando Italiano e ascoltando Vivaldi e parlando dal Olio di Oliva. Mille Grazie di nuovo.❤
Thank you for a great video! I do agree with you, - there are big differences in olive oils. I have been lucky and had the chance of spending 12 yrs in Italy, living all over that beautiful country and I also learned a lot about food. Back in one of the Scandinavian countries I notice people buy just any oil bottle in shops and are surprised I keep choosing and hunting for the oil I prefer. I truly enjoyed your video. You made my day. Stay happy. In nessun altro posto al mondo si mangia così bene come in Italia. Baci.
Thank you so much for your kind words and support! It's wonderful to hear that you appreciate the importance of quality olive oil. Your experience in Italy must have been amazing. Sending you happiness and love! 🥰🍽️🇮🇹
I keep 2 olive oils in my kitchen, Trader Joe's for general frying and cooking and Partanna from Asaro Sicily for finishing, dressing, non heat applications.
Partanna for me
Thank you very much for this video. This was very informative and helpful!!
This is by far the best video on distiuishing olive oil on the youtube. Thanks for the video.
Thank you big time! 🙌🫒 Thrilled to be your go-to for olive oil insights. Delighted to share the love for authentic Italian cooking! 😄🇮🇹👨🍳
This is a great video, I get customers who ask me about this at my bistro all the time. There are a lot of crappy olive oils out there in NA. This needs to be more publically known.
Thank you for your kind words! It's important to educate people about the quality of olive oil. Keep spreading the knowledge! 🫒🌿🍽️
"spicy" and "kick in the throat" depend on the type of olives used to produce oil. most of the people don't like spicy ones and that is why commercial brands that sell to the masses use a type of olives that don't produce that "kick". that's the whole thing. I buy various types of olive oil in greece every year from local producers, and this is what they teach me. I usually buy the one without kick for everyday cooking and I take a few bottles of the spicy ones for the salads. there is another factor that adds to olive oil quality, and that is acidity - the less acidity it has, the quality is higher.
You're absolutely right! Olive oil varieties and acidity play a big role. Thanks for sharing your insights. Happy cooking! 🍃👨🍳
Thank you for this video. It was helpful to know what to look for and how to purchase good olive oil. It was very helpful and I appreciate you taking the time to inform us. Thank you so much. Have a blessed day stay safe and healthy.
Glad I came across your video ! I learned much ! Thank you for your info !!!!👌
I have used a lot of olive oils, over the years. To be honest, I am too cheap to buy the ultra high grades (and I am not sure that I would appreciate them) . But, after watching this, I tried Monini and I am so pleased. For me, it is the best.
That's wonderful to hear! Monini is indeed a reputable brand with quality olive oils. Sometimes, a little upgrade can make a big difference in flavor. I'm glad you found something that suits your taste. Keep enjoying your culinary experiments! 🍽️👨🍳🇮🇹
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You always have such a chill attitude
Fantastic-great video thank you. Non biased and great knowledge, some great tips. Thanks 🎉
The best olive oil I have ever had in my life was in Italy. Was in Sicily in the color was more green than yellow. It was delicious. And you’re right the best olive oil remains in Italy. I also had the most delicious cannolis of my life in Sicily And the ricotta is made with sheep’s milk. Molto Bello.❤
That was awesome, I really learned a lot today. I love to cook and Lear from people like you. By using the best it makes the meals so much better. Well done my friend.
Thank you so much for your kind words! 🙏 I'm delighted to hear that you learned and enjoyed the video. Cooking with quality ingredients does make a difference. Keep exploring and learning in the kitchen! 👨🍳😊👍
This is very helpful Vincenzo, I love the video and the details we need to focus. Thank you so much.
You're very welcome! 😊 I'm glad to hear that you find the videos and details helpful. If you ever have more questions or need assistance with anything else, don't hesitate to ask. Happy cooking! 🇮🇹👨🍳😄
Really enjoyed your video, answered all my questions
Your spot on that good olive oil doesn't leave Italy or small family farms.. Same for my home town in Portugal...Olive oil that so good , you can't find a commercial olive oil that comes close...So fruity and no bitterness...A few slivers of garlic and family farm olive oil on new potatoes and your in heaven.
Absolutely! Small family farms and local production often yield the best olive oils. The flavors and quality are unmatched. 🇮🇹🇵🇹🫒
Spain has the best
Funny, everyone thinks they have the best olive oil. Im sure the Spaniard isnt biased.@ernestoluzarraga9356
Hi, here in Scotland we really don’t know much about how to find a really good/nice olive oil. I really found your video very informative and educational thank you, and I would love you to do a blind tasting for us, new subscriber, Carol from Scotland 🏴 xx
Thank you my friend. This was very educational to watch and I learned so much. You’re the best. 👍🏻👍🏻
You're very welcome! 😊 I'm delighted to hear that you found it educational and enjoyable. Keep exploring and learning in the kitchen. You're pretty awesome too! 👨🍳👍👍
Loved your video......loved the taste testing .....and informative
Great video as always Vincenzo! Extra Virgin Olive Oil is such a treat. But I learned alot watching this video so now I'll go out and hunt for other oils other then my standard brand. Just like you taught me to find the good pasta. Luckily a few stores in my town actually have De Cecco and Garofallo pasta so my pasta life is nowadays filled with great pasta:)
Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed the video and found it helpful. Exploring different olive oils can truly elevate your culinary experience. Enjoy your pasta journey with De Cecco and Garofallo! 🍝🫔👌
Brother really gave himself the runs just to teach us a thing or two 😂
Haha, dedication to the culinary cause! 🤣 Sharing the love (and sometimes the runs) for authentic flavors. Stay adventurous and keep cooking! 👨🍳🍝
Loved the show, educational ❤
Thank you for sharing-great advice
While watching and intently listening to your analysis on extra virgin olive oil I was so immersed by your point to details on each brand. My favorite among the brands is Colavita. I have also been using Borges brand produced in Spain. Thanks for your robust attention to details.
Thank you for your kind words! 🙏👨🍳 It's great to hear that you appreciate the attention to detail. Colavita and Borges are excellent choices! Enjoy cooking with them! 😄🥘
Appreciate you educating us for the greatest liquid gold. The Consumer Council has been revealed that some major brands in supermarkets, including Bertolli , are selling mixed and non-pure olive oil but still labeling it as EVOO, which can be misleading for consumers ( I’ve seen the news about 2018)
I just bought a 3L can of extra-virgin olive oil for €43 at a farmer's market in Rieti, Lazio. It's cost bit more than last year, adding int’l shipping to Hong Kong, even its more €€€€ but worth to my parents. Also, I want to confirm that what you said is absolutely true - consuming high-quality EVOO regularly can help maintain youthful skin and plentiful collagen🥰🥰Grazie al mio chef preferito Vincenzo."
Thank you for sharing your experiences and knowledge. It's important to be aware of olive oil quality and labeling. Enjoy the benefits of high-quality EVOO! 🫒🍃🇮🇹
australian govt. tested a huge range of EVOO and all imported tested failed. Only Australian passed.
Oh yeah, I remember actually reading that. I wonder if it’s still the case. Regardless, I’m going to stick to Aussie made
You’ve taught me something today my friend. Something I’ll never forget again.
Great video Vicenzo, really helpful, mille grazie.
In Lebanon, olive oil is a very important culinary staple like in Italy and that's why in my household we prefer to buy it from private people (and not from supermarkets) that produce it in the highest quality possible (extra virgin); it's truly super fresh and delicious and leaves that tingly strong sensation in your throat.
That's wonderful! Buying directly from private producers ensures freshness and quality. Enjoy that delicious olive oil in your Lebanese culinary creations! 🫒👌😋
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And your money goes to the right people!
It helped, because now i know what i was using is good, Monini.
Can you also test Greek olive oils?
Crete seems to produce one of the best and i would like to hear your take on it.
Absolutely! I appreciate your suggestion. I'll definitely consider testing Greek olive oils, particularly from Crete. Thank you for the recommendation! 🇬🇷🫒
Thank you so much for informing us with your unbiased advise . Brilliant thank you again
You're very welcome! 😊👍 Happy to share the passion for authentic Italian cooking! Keep enjoying the recipes! 🍝🇮🇹 Grazie! 🙏👨🍳
Thanks for this I hope I can find all the olive oils in Singapore BTW cant wait to make your recipes soon for me
Ciao Ramya, im sure you’ll be able to find at Lear one of these brands!
I use Redoro Graziane at home. It took me a long time to find one that fit me. I'm glad I found it, things like that are hard to come by in the Czech Republic
That's great to hear! Finding the right ingredients can make all the difference. Enjoy cooking with Redoro Graziane and creating delicious Italian dishes. 🇮🇹🍝👨🍳
Thank you for this video! I’ve been wanting to compare olive oil for a long time now.
Thank you Mr. Vincenzo for your very informative video. I need to start using EVOO and I was so confused, but not any more!!💕
Thank you so much for this advice video. My dad was a merchant seaman who'd eaten food all over the Mediterranean area, so I knew from childhood there were all kinds of olive oil. This video gave me just what i needed: the tools to do my own evaluation.
I'm thrilled that the video was helpful to you! 🙌🥗 Exploring different olive oils can be a wonderful culinary journey. Enjoy your own evaluations and happy cooking! 🇮🇹🍽️
I live in Germany and I've actually seen here about 5 different kinds of single origin oil from De Cecco, in dark glass bottles too, so maybe those are worth checking out.
I personally found a specifc Greek one that I buy in large tins, which I prefer over those I tried.
Thanks for sharing your experience! It's great to explore different options. I'll definitely check out the De Cecco oils and I'm glad you found a Greek one you enjoy. Cheers! 🌿🍽️🇮🇹
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Because of this, I just did a tasting just like you 😅
I just compared my own Greek oil to my flatmate's one (organic Italian from Bardolino).
Mine is Kalamata PDO, I didn't actually know Kalamata olives were used for oil too before I bought this one. It's quite fruity/herbal, and stings a little bit in the throat (reminds me of what my parents would get from the Galilee back home), compared to the Bardolino one which tastes more "buttery" and stings a bit more.
Maybe you could also compare good quality Italian oils to other comparable Mediterranean oils at some point :)
@@noamtotalians and Spaniards buy Greek olive oil in tins for 6€/lt, mix it with their own, put it in a nice bottle and sell it 30/lt..
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@@petroulakisnikolaos8213 I buy golden kalamata I personally love greek olive oils, do you have one you can recomend?
Thank you.....learned so much...❤❤❤❤❤
Great video! So authentic all the way !!
My father is a big fan of greek olive oil from Crete, and I can attest that it tastes really great and packs that special punchy feeling that you get in the throat after swallowing. He usually orders it imported to Poland in 5-liter cans. I have recently moved to the US and I haven't really gotten into choosing the olive oil - but I have heard a lot of good things about californian olive oil. I suppose it could make sense to buy from the more local suppliers, as it will inherently be fresher than Mediterranean olive oil.
I have actually seen some alarming statistics showing that Italy is exporting more olive oil than it produces - meaning that there are companies there that import olive oil from other countries and bottle it as Italian. Of course it does not mean it's bad quality - just have to be sure that you know you're buying. I recently saw a bottle with branding suggesting (not explicitly) Italian origin, but the fine print stated it was a blend of olive oils from around the Meditarranean.
EDIT: To be specific, the olive oil my father's buying is AgroCreta.
Thank you for sharing your insights! It's important to be aware of the origins and quality of olive oil. Greek olive oil from Crete, like AgroCreta, can indeed be exceptional. 🌿🇬🇷🫒
Italy buys olive oil from other countries and does blends (for as long as i remember).
This is not inheretly wrong but I know for sure they also buy lower quality Greek olive oil.
Again, this does not mean that all italian olive oils are blended or blended with bad oil.
Ps. I don't really like most cretan olive oil, maybe because I'm sick of it (am from crete,had olives).
I prefer from pelloponisos. 🤣
Cretan oil is very similar to what we produce in north Lebanon. Delicious!
Agree Crete organic Superior Category Olive Oil from Chania
Biolea oil from Crete is twice as expensive as Sitia. Almost everything is bought up by the USA. )) There is nothing left for us.
I love your analogy of blended olive oil as being from the olive Mafia. Here in the States on the east coast we produce Maple syrup. If you are a commercial producer the maple syrup must go to Canada where it is blended with Canadian syrup and is sold all over the world as "product of Canada" We too have the Canadian Maple syrup Mafia......
Yes, I buy the one from a region like Labonte, Quebec. Everything will be written in French. I live in Florida. My sister teaches French and visits Quebec once in 2 years. Taste is totally different 😂. I spend around $30 for 33 fl oz extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil. I don't buy the oils if it doesn't have the manufacturing date and not older than 3 months the time i buy. The pastas taste awesome. I started making my own pasta sauce after watching Vincenzo's videos.
You make a valid comparison! It's important to be aware of how blending can affect the origin labeling of products. Thanks for sharing your insight! 🌿🍁🇮🇹
I have learned so much !! Thank you
Im glad i watched he's video this well definitely help me in chosing the right bottle of olive oil.
I started buying the Cutrera and I think it packs a lot of flavor and I love it. If this is bland then there's a world of flavor out there my Nordic pallet is unaware of
That's great to hear! Cutrera is indeed a flavorful choice. Exploring different flavors is a wonderful culinary journey. Enjoy your delicious discoveries! 🍽️👌😄
When this video came up I was anxious to know whether the oil in my pantry was going to get a bad review. And the oil is Monnini. 😅And occasionally I buy Colavita when there is a sale. The good stuff for special occasions come from a friend who has an olive grove in Italy and very generously brings me a few bottles every year. ❤
That's great to hear! Monini and Colavita are both good options, and it's even better when you have a friend who brings you olive oil from Italy. Enjoy your special occasions! 🫒😊🇮🇹
Great video. I learned a bunch. Thank you. 👍
Great to hear! I hope this will help you choose the right brand next time you buy olive oil. Enjoy!
I subscribed. I enjoyed the truthful comments of Vincenzo. Bravo!
You are welcome, my friend! I always make sure to make quality and informative contents for all of you to learn and enjoy.
The presentation was very informative. I would have liked to see a blind taste test like the ones on America’s Test Kitchen.
Great suggestion! Blind taste tests can be a fun and insightful way to explore different flavors. 🍽️👨🍳
Tbe best extra virfin olive oil you can find it in Greece. Greek extra virgin olive oil is unbelievable tasty. It gives you frehness and tastes great
Absolutely! 🌿🇬🇷 Greek extra virgin olive oil is renowned for its incredible taste and freshness. It's a fantastic choice for enhancing the flavors in Italian recipes too! Grazie for sharing your preference! 😄👍
Absolutely fascinating! I enjoyed every second of this video. I really enjoy olive oil poured on stone baked bread..........or basically any bread apart from commercial/sliced/packaged bread.
Definitely a blind test is mandatory! I look forward to it!
Since olives are an agricultural product, I would think you could see year to year variation in extra virgin pressings. Would this prompt a producer to try to blend olives to try to establish some consistency in flavor? I really did like this video and encourage more tasting episodes.
Absolutely, olives can vary from year to year. Producers often blend different olive varieties to achieve consistent flavor profiles. Thank you for your support! 🫒🌿🍽️
I knew nothing about olive oil, but after watching this very interesting and comfortable, informative video, I researched it further, and I am going to begin taking 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil before bed at night, and another on an empty stomach before breakfast in the morning, for significant sound sleep and health benefits. And using it more when I cook and on salads. I will also bookmark and re-watch this to help me decide what to look for when deciding which brand to get. Great video. Worth the watch!
excellent tutorial. After much research settled on the Colavita which Epicurious loved as well.
Vincenzo , have you ever used Goya extra virgin olive oil ? I recently been using Goya Organic extra virgin olive oil. It’s about $20 for a17oz green colored glass bottle , on the bottle it states 100% Spain grown olives produced and manufactured in Spain. I always used colavita extra virgin olive and I actually like Goya organic extra virgin olive oil better.
That's interesting to hear! It's great that you found a brand you enjoy. Each person has their own preferences. Keep exploring and enjoying different olive oils! 🫒😊
I visited italy once i like italy so much , people, food , language,everything, you notice the art every where , so I started to learn Italy language its musical
That's wonderful to hear! Italy truly is a beautiful country full of art, culture, and delicious food. Learning the Italian language will deepen your appreciation even more. 🇮🇹🍝🎶
After ‘The pasta video,’ I started buying either Rummo or La Molisana, now I’ll be changing my olive oil as well!