Basso 1904 100% Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil – Cold Extracted – 33.8 fl oz (1 L)

I am very much enjoying this Basso 1904 100% Italian extra virgin olive oil. The aroma and taste are fruity, spicy, and flavorful. So far, I have used this oil on salads and grilled vegetables. It has added wonderful taste. Extra virgin olive oil usually is recommended for finishing purposes. However, I am looking forward to using it for cooking tasks such as grilling and air-frying, as it has the perfect viscosity and taste for my needs.This is classic Italian olive oil. The olives are grown in the Calabria and Apulia areas, with the Basso company being established in 1904. According to the listing, it is mechanically extracted at temperatures below 27 degrees Centigrade (below about 80 degrees Fahrenheit) in an effort to preserve its qualities. The quantity of oil is a generous 33.8 fluid ounces, which makes it a good value. It comes in a dark green glass bottle with a plastic pour spout inside of a screw top, which makes for easy pouring. Directions say to close the bottle after every use, probably to keep the oil fresh.I recommend purchase of this authentic extra virgin Italian olive oil. It has delicious flavor, which makes it an ideal oil for eating and cooking.

I'm a sucker for good olive oil. There is definitely a distinct difference between most grocery store varieties and brands like Basso 1904. Your average run of the mill extra virgin olive oil does not usually convey the earthiness, the fruitiness and the luscious layers of flavor like this one does.Granted, lower end olive oils are great for frying and sautéing, but better olive oils are meant to be enjoyed in things like homemade salad dressings, or adding a little bit of balsamic and some Italian herbs and dipping your crusty Italian bread in it. That's truly the way to enjoy an olive oil of this quality. You can taste the grassy, fruity essence of this oil, indicative of where the olives were grown, across the ocean in Italy.Almost forgot to mention, this was packaged with the most loving care I've ever seen on a glass bottle, surrounded multiple times by like honeycomb cardboard wrap. That's the best way to describe it.... So you don't have to worry about spillage or a busted bottle. To top it off you get a full liter of this tasty EVOO for a stellar price. It will go a long way, enhance many charcuterie boards of snacks and many family dinners and events at my house. I think you will really enjoy what Basso has cold pressed for us!

My best friend went to Italy in Sept. and she always brings me something back when she travels to another country/state. Olive Oil or Red Cow Parmesan was what I requested from Italy. She was only able to bring back a bottle of OO. Needless to say that when she shipped my box of goodies over Christmas, she forgot to include the bottle of Olive Oil she got me while in Italy. I still haven't seen it yet. A coworker of mine got me a sample bottle for Christmas, so I at least got some form of Italian Olive Oil that wasn't watered down. You don't have to be an Olive connoisseur to taste the difference in quality. I can taste/smell the difference between the sample bottle vs the Food Lion brand EVOO that I typically just cook with. This bottle was packaged well with no damage. No leaking. No broken seals. This is shipped from Amazon and the shipping time was lengthy. It did take from 3/4 to 3/19 to receive this item. The bottle was in date and has plenty of time remaining before it goes rancid. Plenty of time to use up this size bottle.This is an exquisite bottle. The size of a bottle of wine. This would make a great gift for friends that love cooking gifts during the holidays. This bottle would look exceptional inside of a wine bag. These bottles would look exceptional on a wine rack if you have one and your not a fan of drinking wine.I haven't cooked with this bottle of EVOO yet. I do feel like higher quality EVOO will last longer and hold up better during cooking than low grade EVOO will. I just did a small taste test. I'm not a huge fan of raw olives by themselves, however, I do really like the taste of EVOO on my salads paired with something simple like vinegar or some freshly squeezed citrus and flaky sea salt. This does have that earthy bitter olive taste that you would expect from eating raw olives. As a Chemist myself, I do love/appreciate that cold extraction is the method used as it preserves and maintains the bold rich earthy bitter flavor from the olives.I also did a little research about this brand. They are in fact a genuine/authentic company in Italy. The olives are harvested before they are fully ripe to preserve more vitamins/antioxidants/flavor and are milled within four hours of being harvested. I do really like the attention to detail that is implemented to bring of taste of Italy into my home. This is also a trusted brand for me as I always keep a bottle of their white truffle infused olive oil on hand. I always add a dash of the WTOO to my OO bottle when I need to refill it. Their oils are always fresh and flavorful. The oil coats very evenly and smoothly. requiring less oil to add flavor. This is a brand that I will always buy from and have multiple times in the past. I do find that their prices are competitive to other brands of quality Italian Olive Oil. I would recommend this brand and their products.

There's nothing quite like cold-pressed oil and this is one of the best. I've gotten several oils from this brand and all have been great and well worth the price.It won't stand up to high heat so it's definitely not for frying, maybe only light sauteeing. This particular oil content is less for cooking and more for taste - a drizzle across your bolognese, a dish enhanced with herbs to dip your bread in - it's perfect. I'm planning to try a nice olive oil cake with this because the scent & flavour are so nice.This one came in a glass jar and was appropriately packaged for transit so nothing broke. I apreciate that they put it into a tinted bottle, too - it's a delicate oil and direct light would make it go rancid faster.$25 seems like a lot but olive oil has gotten expensive and most of it is machine-pressed at best so this is a great deal for a "treat" type oil.NOTE: I occasionally review items based on my impressions after an initial use; all reviews are subject to later update based on any subsequent significant changes/differences. Although I'm expected to create well-written and informative reviews, I am *not* compensated for "good reviews": if it sucks, it sucks and I'll tell you it sucks.

I'm not one of those people that can distinguish "notes" of flavors in things like wine or make distinctions between things that are only very slightly different in taste. I'm also not really an expert in olive oil. But I love it, and at any given point we have at least three varieties in the house for different purposes. My favorite variety is the most intensely flavored kind, that you don't really use for cooking but more for dressings, etc. I just love a really bold, earthy, spicy flavor. This olive oil is closest to that variety. It's not the most intense I've had, but it's definitely an oil that you use for its flavor, rather than for its cooking properties.I make sourdough bread at home when I can, and if a loaf lasts to the end of the second (or rarely a third) day when it starts to get a little dry, my favorite thing to do is to cut it into small pieces and make a small bowl of olive oil mixed with some Italian seasoning and a little sea salt for dipping. Otherwise I'm using it for dressings, or in small amounts after cooking to add something extra to vegetables, etc.

This extra virgin olive oil is absolutely top-notch. You can really taste the quality—being 100% Italian and sourced from Calabria and Apulia makes a noticeable difference. It has that authentic, rich character you expect from a premium EVOO.The flavor profile is fantastic—bright and fresh with a bold fruity aroma, balanced by just the right amount of bitterness and peppery finish. It adds incredible depth to everything from salads and bruschetta to grilled vegetables and meats. I've used this to grill vegetables and grill meats and the difference is amazing!I also appreciate that it’s cold-extracted below 27°C, which helps preserve the natural flavors and aroma. You can tell this isn’t a generic oil—it has a vibrant, clean taste that really elevates dishes when used as a finishing oil.The blend of Coratina, Carolea, and Ogliarola olives gives it a well-rounded, robust character that stands out without being overpowering.Definitely high-quality, authentic Italian olive oil which will enhance your cooking—especially for raw use and finishing—this one is an excellent choice. I’ll definitely be buying it again and highly recommend!

How I Use Olive OilI keep two kinds of olive oil on hand — one for everyday cooking and a better one for finishing and dipping. This one is firmly in the second category.The OilThe color is beautiful and the fragrance is fresh and green the moment you open it. The flavor delivers exactly what good cold-pressed olive oil should — fresh, grassy, and a little spicy with a pleasant finish. It's the kind of oil that's genuinely enjoyable on its own with a piece of crusty bread, or as the star of a simple vinaigrette where the flavor has nowhere to hide.Being cold-pressed, this isn't the oil you reach for when you're sautéing onions. It's the one you drizzle over finished dishes, use for dipping, or shake into a dressing where the flavor actually matters.ValueAt $25 for 33.8 oz, this is reasonably priced for a cold-pressed Italian EVOO of this quality. You can absolutely find cheaper olive oil, but for a finishing oil you're actually going to taste, this is worth it. It's already on my repurchase list.TL;DR: A fresh, green, lightly spicy cold-pressed Italian olive oil that's enjoyable on its own. Not for cooking — for finishing, dipping, and dressing where the flavor is the point. Fairly priced for the quality.Rating: 5/5 — Excellent flavor and fragrance for a finishing olive oil, and reasonably priced for what it is.

I’ll start by saying I’m not necessarily an olive oil connoisseur by any means. But I do know what tastes good and what works well in my kitchen, and this one definitely delivers. The flavor is light and smooth, which makes it really versatile for everyday use. The bottle itself is very attractive and looks nice sitting out on the counter, which is a nice bonus if you like keeping your cooking essentials within reach as I do.I used it to lightly sauté some vegetables and it worked great, giving them just enough flavor without overpowering the dish. I’m not sure I would reach for this one for heavier broiling or frying though, since it feels better suited for lighter or finishing purposes. I also used it to make a homemade spicy Italian dressing and we also tried it in dipping bowls with bruschetta, both were excellent. This oil has a clean mild taste but still enough flavor to stand on its own without feeling too heavy.It does feel a little pricey at first glance, but it is a good-sized bottle where a little goes a long way and the quality is clearly there. Because of that, it ends up feeling like a good value overall. I could easily see this working well as both a staple in your own kitchen or as a thoughtful gift.