Olive oil producers in the region of Umbria are passionate about their first love, first kiss, and most fortunately for us, their first press, of the olives that is. And why not, since olive oil obtained from the fruit of the olive tree, has for centuries been associated with wealth, peace and hope.

Founder of Etruria olive oil, Giusuppe Coagnoni, chooses only the best olives. Handpicking the chosen olives avoids any potential bruising, and an immediate press avoids any potential decrease in quality. The labor of love is apparent in the taste of this extra virgin olive oil. If only we had treated our first loves so well. For Etruria’s Spezzziati, Giusupe really spices things up! Macerated spices are added, not chemically infused, to the extra virgin olive oil. There are only two ingredients, extra virgin olive oil and chilly pepper. Try Chilly Pepper Extra Virgin Olive Oil as a condiment for roasted root vegetables, as a dressing for salad, or drizzle over grilled poultry, fish or meat, steamed shellfish or focaccia bread or pizza. Bring that spice back into your life.

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