Is Oilalà Italiano a mild olive oil?
Yes, but with a firm peppery kick in your throat if you taste it neat. For an Italian extra virgin olive oil, Queen is quite approachable. The oil is full-bodied and smooth, with mild bitterness, but a rather peppery finish. So it has flavor, but not so intense that it overpowers everything on your plate.
What is Oilalà Italiano best used for?
For many daily dishes: over bread, salads, tomatoes, mozzarella, burrata, vegetables, pasta, and potatoes. But you can also use this oil well in the pan or oven.
Can I use this olive oil for cooking and frying?
Yes. Oilalà Italiano is excellent for normal hot use, such as baking, frying, and oven preparations. Extra virgin olive oil does not only have to be used cold. You can read more about this in our Olive Oil Knowledge Center.
Is this oil very bitter?
No. Like all extra virgin olive oil of any quality, there is always some bitterness, but certainly not overpowering. Mild bitterness.
Isn't 750 ml a lot for a bottle of olive oil?
Not if you use olive oil regularly. It's a bit more generous than a standard 500 ml bottle, but still easy to handle in the kitchen and on the table. It's actually exactly the size where you really dare to use the oil.
Is Oilalà Italiano better for cold or hot use?
Both are possible. The strength of this oil lies mainly in its combination: beautiful enough for the table, practical enough to use liberally in the kitchen. Cold, you taste the soft, full flavor most clearly. Hot, the oil is well suited for baking, frying, vegetables, fish, chicken, meat, and oven preparations. So choose what suits your dish.
How do I best store this bottle?
Store the bottle well sealed, cool and dark. Not next to the stove and not in direct sunlight. Light, heat and oxygen are not friends of olive oil. You can read more about storage in our Olive Oil Knowledge Center.
