Olive Oil

The best

Can use at higher temperatures than we thought if extra virgin (first press)

Liquid at room temperature in most climates.

See: https://oliveoillovers.com/blogs/our-journal/health-benefits-of-olive-oil

Authenticity

PDO/DOP (Protected Designation of Origin/Denominazione di Origine Protetta (Italian)).

For a particular area to be awarded the PDO/DOP status, it must be producing an outstanding olive oil and have a good reputation. For an olive oil to qualify for the PDO/DOP name and logo, it must be grown, produced and bottled in the designated area, but it must also meet strict requirements in terms of varietals, method of production and overall quality. https://oliveoillovers.com/blogs/our-journal/olive-oil-certifications?srsltid=AfmBOooZd2fIWb9f6CsLdmn5OA9PHL4Us8rtse48nSS280_NIzQhSkqk

PGI stands for “Protected Geographical Indication” or “Indicazione Geografica Protetta” (IGP) in Italy. This status is usually awarded to a larger geographical area, but the rules are less exacting than PDO/DOP. An olive oil carrying the PGI/IGP logo must have at least one characteristic associating it with the PGI/IGP area and at least one stage of the production process must be carried out there.

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Last Updated: 2026-06-08