Calogiuri Affiorato Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Gianni Calogiuri's famous Affiorato Extra Virgin Olive Oil is an exceptional Italian oil made with one of the rarest techniques still practiced today. The affiorato method starts with cold-pressing freshly harvested Cellina and Leccino olives, then allowing the oil to naturally rise to the surface without any extraction pressure. Only three producers in all of Italy still use this time-honored, labor-intensive process, which preserves the pure essence of the olives. The result is a dense, full-bodied oil with an extraordinary depth of flavor and velvety texture that captures the taste of the fruit itself.

Drizzle this rich extra virgin olive oil over seasonal salads, roasted vegetables, grilled meats or fish, or use it simply with crusty bread and a splash of good balsamic vinegar. The Calogiuri family has been crafting oils and vinegars in Puglia for six generations, and this affiorato is a shining example of their dedication to authentic, artisanal production.