December 8, 2006, Newsletter Issue #88: Olive Oil – Buying Quality?
Tip of the Week
The quality of olive oil depends very much on the region it was produced in. The best olive oils come from the southern region of Apulia or the central regions of Latium, Umbria, and Tuscany.
Unfortunately in Italy the law does not require that an olive oil packer use only the oil produced in his area. Therefore, the geographic name on a label may sometimes relate only to the address of the plant, not to the region of production. The contents of the bottle or can, although legitimately labeled “extra virgin” may be a lesser quality oil from elsewhere. Your best bet is to try different oils and let your taste buds tell you which flavor you prefer. When you find one or two that you really like, stay with them. A good olive oil should “coat with flavor, not with grease”.
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