We took a trip to the nearby town of Bisceglia to visit Galantino's to get our favorite olive oil. They were having a fest and gave us a great tour. We love their oil because it is from olives grown in the area, they use no chemicals and they are so nice...plus it tastes great!
Here are the big stone crushing wheels. Harvest time is from October to January so we caught a glimpse of their operation in progress.
Here is the lovely liquid. Today's batch was extra virgin oil. When they make lemon, basil, chilli, truffle or bergamont oil they add the herbs or spices directly into the crusher with the olives so you get the essential oils from the foods directly.
Rick was tasting the oil just after it was crushed. It sits on the tongue very nicely but burned the throat when swallowed...It doesn't get more fresh than that.
Our friend, Amory, was interviewed by the local media for the second year in a row. She did a great job. We love this oil. If you happen upon it in the store, do try it.
Thats interesting about the burning when you drink the oil! Who would of thought?
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