Make no mistake about it, this oil that I cherish is a tad expensive. Chances are you have see many of the bigger named chefs use this same olive oil. For example Mario Batali and Eric Ripert. Mario seems to go through bottle after bottle on his older show "Molto Mario"; as does Eric Ripert with his elegant approach to fresh cooking on his show "Avec Eric". There is just something about Sicilian olives that bring dishes together. It starts out with a very smooth mellow green flavor and finishes a touch spicy. This is by far the best oil I have ever tasted and it works with anything you do! Usually with oils you get either not enough flavor or way to much flavor.
In other words the flavor profile just isn't well rounded. This oil is perfectly balanced, it just isn't overcomplicated but yet isn't so simple where it doesn't impact the dishes your cooking. It brings flavors together. One thing you can't go wrong with is making a carbonara with this oil. Anything simple works as well.
If you live in bigger cities or towns you may be able to find this oil at a local gourmet store; however chances are you will have to order this fine oil online. Do yourself a favor and get away from the grocery store oils which mix oils from 4-8 different countries. Nothing wrong with them, but get an oil that is robust for cooking great dishes. Simply use it sparingly if your concerned with the price. This is the olive oil you have been looking for!
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