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Because giving extra virgin olive oil has a truly profound meaning.
EVO Oil is undoubtedly among the most precious gifts that mother nature has ever offered us. Its colors with golden reflections start from the green of the still not fully ripe olive, to the sometimes intense yellow which are expressed in various aromatic, rich and unique scents, such as mown grass, artichoke, chicory, tomato, almond, apple, banana, mango, avocado and spicy; on the nose there are hints of aromatic herbs such as basil, thyme, chamomile, rosemary, cinnamon, oregano, mint, sage. A good EVO oil is offered to the taste with various fruity classifications that can satisfy the most demanding palates ranging from the most intense, to medium or light. These characteristics of extra virgin olive oil go beyond the function of simple food/condiment for our dishes to take on a particularly beneficial aspect for our health, as well as being a pleasure for its exquisite flavour.
The custom of giving extra virgin olive oil has deep roots in the main Mediterranean cultures, where the olive tree was recognized as a sacred tree and the oil obtained from its olives was considered an elixir of life. Today many scientific studies confirm that extra virgin olive oil has multiple beneficial effects for our health due to the considerable presence of antioxidants and monounsaturated fatty acids, known to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Italian EVO oil is very digestible and facilitates the assimilation of nutrients, helps maintain healthier skin and its use is part of good eating habits that contribute to a healthy lifestyle, safe conduct for a longer life. Many people consume a spoonful of quality extra virgin olive oil on an empty stomach every morning as a protection of the stomach walls, as a prevention of gastrointestinal disorders and as an aid in regulating intestinal functions.
In the past, extra virgin olive oil was a symbol of abundance, prosperity, peace and well-being to the point that it was used as a precious gift among people with the meaning of mutual respect and esteem. EVO oil, obtained from the milling of the best and most valuable olives, has kept that meaning and still today in our tradition, after hundreds of years, it wants to underline the love and attention we put into taking care of the people we give it to. This tradition has now spread all over the world, to the point that many people consider high quality EVO oil a precious gift. When we decide to give an excellent extra virgin olive oil as a gift, we are above all donating its benefits for the health and well-being of our loved ones and at the same time we are making a very important contribution to supporting the territories where it is produced. The conservation of olive trees, agricultural land and producers, the farmers who are involved, represent an invaluable heritage of biodiversity in our country and maintaining the ecological balance is a commitment, almost a duty, which must inspire us for our future and of our children. The gift we give of extra virgin olive oil represents all of this, but above all an encouragement for those who receive it to embark on a healthy lifestyle and take care of themselves and their closest loved ones.
In recent years, extra virgin olive oil has become a popular and very welcome gift for guests of many ceremonies and celebrations such as: Weddings, Baptisms, Communions, Confirmations, Anniversaries and Birthday parties. To make the gift even more special, hand-crafted terracotta oil bottles are used as gastronomic favors by skilled ceramist craftsmen who personalize the bottles containing the extra virgin olive oil in every detail with decorations, personalized labels or engravings with the names of the celebrated o the date of the event and a message of thanks. This personalization adds a unique touch to the gift, making it a memorable and useful keepsake for the guests who receive it. By giving a gastronomic favor with EVO oil, you want to share a symbol of well-being and happiness. If you are planning an event, a Christmas or Easter gift and you want to surprise your guests or friends with an original and meaningful memory, consider the idea of donating extra virgin olive oil, it will certainly be a gift appreciated and used in everyday life.
The use of extra virgin olive oil in the kitchen is manifold: raw for dressing salads, legume or vegetable soups, marinating meat, flavoring fish and flavoring pasta and rice, or simply to accompany a good piece of bread; in long cooking for the preparation of sauces, roasts or fried meat, fish and vegetables and thanks to its high "smoke point" (temperature beyond which the extra virgin olive oil deteriorates such as to produce a continuous smoke emission ) is also suitable for high temperatures. Another characteristic of extra virgin olive oil is that it is a "natural" and "sustainable" product: obtained by pressing only olives at the right degree of ripeness (harvested manually or using olive harvesters) it is obtained through mechanical extraction processes and without the use of chemicals. Many producers of organic EVO oil for its extraction follow traditional methods, with ancient memories, but supported by modern technologies and oriented towards respect for the environment while preserving the quality of the final product.
To conclude, the meaning of giving extra virgin olive oil goes far beyond the simple gesture of giving a prized food. It represents love, care, prosperity, peace and health. It is a symbol of the Italian agri-food tradition, of culinary excellence, of the deep bond with the earth, nature and its generosity. When we give extra virgin olive oil as a gift, we are offering a precious gift that nourishes both the body and the spirit of the giver and the recipient.
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