Taste & versatility
The best olive oils are a combination of what nature provides and what mankind has learned: a perfect balance of cultivation and culture. Bertolli oils come from olives raised under the warm Mediterranean sun, harvested just before peak ripeness. Harvesting starts in November and carries through to February, depending on the region.
Olive oil experts oversee the entire production process, from the moment of harvesting through to testing and approving the quality of the oil brought from the mills. Olive oil requires extensive testing by a panel of professional tasters, who assess the oil’s taste, colour, aroma, clarity and density. This ensures that the final bottled product is also worthy of the Bertolli label.
Foods made with olive oil represent a delicious way to eat for good health, as olive oil is at the heart of the healthy Italian diet and lifestyle. Olive oil is naturally high in unsaturated fatty acids. Replacing saturated fatty acids with olive oil in the diet can contribute positively to heart health. Extra virgin olive oil is also especially high in antioxidants and contains vitamin E, compounds that help slow the ageing process of cells.
In addition to its delicious flavour, olive oil is an incredibly versatile cooking product. Besides its use in dressing foods ready for the table, it is useful for a variety of cooking methods, from shallow frying to sautéing, stewing, braising and even baking.
Bringing olive oil into your kitchen is an easy way to bring some Italian vitality into your life. Just open a bottle of Bertolli olive oil, take in the green-gold colour and fragrant bouquet and enjoy a taste of Italy!
