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FAIRFAX, Va., Feb. 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Olio2go.com announces a distribution partnership with Il Palagio, the Italian estate owned by musician Sting and his wife, Trudie Styler. Il Palagio extra virgin olive oil is now available at Olio2go.com. Olio2go.com will offer Continue reading Olio2go Now Offering Sting’s Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Il Palagio
What does it take to win a top score in Flos Olei 2017? The rankings are based on a comprehensive evaluation and tasting of the olive oils submitted by each farm (and not all are from Italy!). For “The Best” Continue reading Top Scores in Flos Olei 2017
Three Tuscan Towns Even if you visited once or twice, you might have missed much of Tuscany because it is so big. In land area, Tuscany is Italy’s fourth largest region but much of it is mountainous and covered in Continue reading Three Tuscan Towns
If you haven’t been to Sicily, don’t delay. It’s worth the longer plane ride, but be sure you allow enough time for the varied geography of Sicily. Conde Nast (creator of the map shown here) has a fabulous overview of Continue reading Touring Ravida in Menfi, Sicily
On our recent trip to Italy, we met with a range of olive producers. In the town of Montegiovi on the hillside of Monte Amiata, we spent time with Davide Borselli and learned about his artisanal production. Giorgio Franci’s line Continue reading Dievole: the Magic of Chianti Classico
Paolo di Gaetano of Fonte di Foiano introduces the marvelous new Riflessi Extra Virgin Olive Oil to customers at Olio2go. We love his descriptions. We found it to have a fabulous aroma, a magical and superior medium fruity intensity, and Continue reading Introducing Riflessi by Fonte di Foiano
One Word: Exquisite (squisito!) From the area of Valpolicella near to Verona, we present Oleum Oleae Tenimenti di Ambroxiis. We met Paolo in Veneto and were thrilled to be introduced to his perfect oil, an outstanding representation of the oils of Continue reading Olive Oil of the Month: Oleum Oleae Tenimenti di Ambroxiis
Following on to our popular guest post on Wine and Olive Oil Tours from Pamela Sheldon Johns, we have even more ideas for Wine Touring throughout Italy. If you are one who likes to plan everything to the smallest detail, Continue reading From Estate to Enoteca: Wine Tours in Italy, Part 2
Olio2go Travel Guide, Guest Post by Pamela Sheldon Johns Photo Credit: Jeff Chandler A word about etiquette for wine-and-olive-oil tourists in Italy, with everything from how to book a tour, what to expect on a tour, what to pay Continue reading Q&A Wine and Olive Oil Tours in Tuscany
The premier New York International Olive Oil Competition was a great success with three days of speakers and the culminating awards ceremony for top extra virgin olive oils. Kudos to the folks at Olive Oil Times for their new event. It is Continue reading 2013 New York International Olive Oil Competition