Unfiltered Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Olio di Lugnano) By Teverina (Italy)

Teverina extra virgin olive oil from Lugnano in Umbria is the perfect response to the questionable practices that have plagued the olive oil industry in the recent past. Teverino Olio di Lugnano is the product of a coop of small olive growers dedicated to the production of a natural, superior quality oil, whose processing remains in their hands from the hand picked harvest to the final bottling. These are local farmers who value the land, the customs, and most of all their reputations. Producing an excellent product is a matter of pride, not taken lightly.

As a result, we the consumers benefit from their efforts and are presented with the perfect blend of Moraiolo, Frantoio and Leccino olives. Teverina extra virgin olive oil has a buttery texture with a fresh and earthy fruit flavor and a mild peppery finish with a very low acidity content.

Master Chef, cookbook author and award winning cooking teacher, Giuliano Hazan has chosen Teverina as one of his personal selections and personally recommends its use with his own recipes, one of which is included with each bottle.

Each bottle of Teverina Unfiltered Extra Virgin Olive Oil contains 17 fl. oz. or 500ml.

Best used by 6/30/13

Crostini With Tomatoes And Aruggula
(From Every Night Italian by Guiliano Hazan)

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. fresh ripe tomatoes
• 12 medium fresh basil leaves
• 3 oz. arugula
• 2 tbs. fresh oregano leaves
• 1 medium sized baguette
• 3 tbs. extra virgin olive oil
• salt

Preheat oven at the broil setting.

Peel the tomatoes, remove the seeds, and cut into 1/2 inch dice

Coarsely chop the oregano and basil leaves and add tomatoes. Corsely shred arugala leaves and add to bowl.

Cut bread on a bias into 1/2 slices. Place on a baking sheet and put in broiler. Turn the bread after about 1 minute when lightly brown.

Season the tomato mixture with salt and add the olive oil. Toss and spread over the bread.