Taking some time out of their busy harvest day, the crew at the Cipolloni mill in Foligno welcomed the guests of our Food and Wine Tour to watch the fresh pressing of this years EVOO.

After a tour of the press, we were treated to some snacks over a wood burning grill, focused on the olive oil. As our Chef and Somm, Vickie Reh, says:

The dish could not have been simpler–charred potatoes and onions, salt and pepper, and that incredible oil. I would like to say the surroundings didn’t hurt, it was fall in Umbria after all, but the simplicity and perfection of that dish were flawless—easily one of the best dishes I have ever had and I feel like I would have loved it just as much no matter where I was. It will be nigh on impossible to recreate. After all, I don’t have Colfiorito potatoes or onions from Cannara, let alone new oil pressed only minutes before, but I will try. The lesson was clear and it is one I preach on a daily basis. Buy the best ingredients possible and get out of their way. Deliciousness will follow.

We hope you enjoy the photos from this eye-opening day! If you want some of this magical oil for yourself, we carry it over at our online store.

Ci Vediamo!

–Via Umbria