Italian DOP Olive Oil. Our Carte Noire Extra Virgin Olive Oil is created from Italian olives. Carte Noire is from the French Black Label, and is our Queen of the P.D.O. with a limited series production between 15,000 and 20,000. The olives come exclusively from selected suppliers, which certify that the origin of the raw material is Italian (100% Ligurian) and Cultivar Taggiasca. Once the oil production is complete, the Imperia Chamber of Commerce proceeds to take samples, look at chemical analysis and organoleptic evaluation, certifying the oil as PDO Riviera Ligure Riviera dei Fiori. Each bottle is stamped with the harvest date and best by date, so you know you have the freshest oil. Real Italian Flavor. A staple of the Italian kitchen and the perfect base for all of your Italian cooking at home. Carte Noire is a low-acidity oil. On the nose, it is fresh, with hints of grass, artichoke, fruity green apple, and olive. In the mouth, it is pleasantly thick. Ligurian Pesto is an ancient Ligurian sauce made from basil, garlic and pine nuts and "Roi" extra virgin olive oil. The name pesto comes from the Italian word pestare (to crush) traditionally the ingredients were blended using a marble mortar and a wooden pestle. Great with pasta. Taste Profile: salty, herbal, rich, cheesy, bright. Pairing: pasta, fish, soup. Sicilian style red pesto is made with sundried tomatoes - great with pasta or as a spread. Suggestion:Place the content of the jar in a bowl, on the side cook your pasta, when ready drain and add immediatly to pesto. Stir and add EVOO and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. Serve hot, or cold as a pasta salad. In summer can add diced tomatoes to the dish. Cream of Artichoke is made using chopped artichokes, mixed with "Roi" extra virgin olive oil, vinegar and natural flavouring.
