An exceptional example of the Cornicabra variety, this extra virgin olive oil is both complex and beautifully balanced. It's a single-varietal extra virgin olive oil, meaning all of its unique character comes from the olives themselves. Ripe berries, cherry, fresh herbs, and bright citrus notes define its taste, while the aroma suggests sweet berries, tart lemon, thyme, fresh grass, and rosemary. It carries medium bitterness and a lively pungency that match its fruit-forward profile, finishing with a pleasant peppery kick and a hint of warm baking spices.
Thanks to its vibrant character, Cornicabra is an incredibly versatile oil. Use it in bold, herbaceous sauces; whisk it into marinades for chicken, pork, or beef; or make it the base of a flavorful vinaigrette. Its berry- and citrusy aroma also make it a lovely finishing oil for risotto, creamy pastas, or a cheese plate.
Olive Oil, comes from olives, which are the fruit of the hardy, long-lived olive tree. Olive oil is a hugely popular oil throughout the world, both for cooking and for eating as a condiment [like a salad dressing, or a bread dip, or in a sauce] with foods. Extra virgin olive oil is considered by most people to be the highest-quality olive oil, with the finest taste and texture.
Choosing an olive oil can be similar to selecting a wine. The flavor of these oils vary considerably and a particular oil may be more suited for a particular dish, depending on whether you are pan-frying, sautéing, stir-frying, grilling or baking...or whether you are using the oil for marinades, dips, and dressings. If uncompromised by heat, the flavor of the olive oil is stronger.