Olive Oil with Basil & Mint

Producer: CastelaS Origin: Provence, France

This olive oil is obtained by simultaneously crushing olives, (mainly of the salonenque variety) and freshly picked basil leaves and a touch of mint. CastelineS Olive Oil with Basil & Mint is produced at CastelaS mill at harvest time in November by crushing olives with the leaves of the fresh-picked herbs. The resulting oil exudes the seductive flavors of late summer. The nose reveals a strong aroma of basil. When in the mouth, the basil start is followed by the delicate freshness of mint.

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Flavor Profile

Fresh with a strong herbaceous nose, yet delicate. A must on spring vegetables

Recommended Uses

It is best used on tomatoes, carpaccio, fresh pasta, raw vegetable salads, freshly sliced zucchini, fish and strawberries!