The Armando Garello oil mill lies in the Albenga hinterland in the scenic Pennavaira Valley. This is where the excellent, unfiltered olive oil is produced. Founded in the 1960s, this olive press is renown for its mild yellow-green oil from Ligurian Taggiasca olives. Harvested mid-season, the olives bring in their pure, fresh aroma, while fruity notes with a distinctly sweet component characterise the oil. Chefs use it for fresh salads and fish dishes.

Since time immemorial olive oil has been known for its riches in flavours depending on the olive variety, the soil and climate of the cultivation area and the harvest time. Even the age of the tree varies the taste, colour and character of the oil. But with the boom of this "green gold," something happened which usually happens when a finite raw material becomes an infinite one overnight – it has been tampered with and manipulated.

Those who are interested in really good olive oil insist on oil from mills using traditional methods, from oil millers whose capacity may be small, but who make up for it with the great ethos of their craft. Some of them even produce under the label of protected and controlled indications of origin – DOP (Denominazione di Origine Protetta) in Italy, AOC (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée) in France. The olives used for these oils must originate from the geographical area in question, and the oil must be obtained in a traditional way in the same region, all the while adhering to clearly defined quality standards. The result: oil of the highest quality, a high degree of differentiation, balanced flavours while at the same time low yields leading to smaller quantities. From a variety of exquisite oils, we have selected those whose taste characteristics beautifully reflect their origin.

Sales description:

Extra virgin olive oil, 1st grade olives - obtained directly from olives exclusively by mechanical means.

Storage and preparation instructions:

Store away from light, dry, cool (not in the refrigerator) and away from heat sources. At temperatures below 7 °C, the product may flocculate. However, this does not affect the quality.

Origin / provenance:

Italy

Responsible food business operator:

Armando Garello Via Roma 13 17030 Nasino Italy