Colombino - Every year, at the beginning of the olives harvest, the oil presses millstones start their work without rest. The millstones are made of "colombina" stone, and when rotating on the "pilla" , will produce the oil birth miracle. L'Epicerie proudly presents the Extra Virgin Olive Oil "Terre Bormane Colombino" obtained by the simple pressure of carefully selected wholesome olives. The "Colombino" is an excellent EVOO with a full and palatable taste combine in an intense gold color. This EVOO is not filtered, but just subjected to customary, periodic decantings. Please note: A veil on the bottom of the bottle is a sign of genuineness.
Terre Bormane Extra Virgin Olive Oils, vinegar, and condiments are used in the kitchens of renown chefs worldwide. Alain Ducasse and Daniel Boulud among others use daily this line of EVOOs who balance the genuine, fragrant and earthy flavors of one of the best natural olive oils in the world. Created by Casa Olearia Taggiasca - Taggiasca Oil Mill - with Alain Ducasse as their master taster, these olive oils restore the genuine values and ancient traditions of the Liguria region, which stretches east along the coast from France. Olives of the highest quality harvested in Taggia - Home of the famous taggiasca olive variety - are pressed using a combination of traditional stone wheel and modern dripping techniques resulting in the ideal olive oil for the most demanding home chefs.