{"id":8851,"date":"2025-08-21T17:23:18","date_gmt":"2025-08-21T15:23:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/how-to-recognize-a-quality-extra-virgin-olive-oil\/"},"modified":"2025-08-21T19:21:28","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T17:21:28","slug":"how-to-recognize-a-quality-extra-virgin-olive-oil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/en\/how-to-recognize-a-quality-extra-virgin-olive-oil\/","title":{"rendered":"How to recognize a quality extra virgin olive oil"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Do you really know if the oil you use every day is quality extra virgin? There are big differences on the market, and recognizing an authentic EVO oil can seem difficult. In this guide we&#8217;ll look at the basic criteria for knowing if an oil is really good: sensory analysis, labeling, storage, and simple tests you can do at home.  <\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/en\/benefits-of-extra-virgin-olive-oil-why-its-good-for-you-and-how-to-use-it-every-day\/\">Read also: Benefits of extra virgin oil<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Index<\/h2><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#cose-un-olio-extravergine-di-qualita\">What is a quality extra virgin oil<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#analisi-sensoriale-vista-olfatto-e-gusto\">Sensory analysis: sight, smell and taste<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#vista-non-farti-ingannare-dal-colore\">Sight: don&#8217;t be fooled by the color<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#olfatto-devessere-vivo-e-vegetale\">Smell: must be alive and vegetal<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#gusto-amaro-e-piccante-sono-un-pregio\">Taste: bitter and spicy are a plus<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#letichetta-cosa-guardare-prima-di-comprare\">The label: what to look at before you buy<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#test-pratici-da-fare-a-casa\">Practice tests to take at home<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#conservazione-e-confezione\">Storage and packaging<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#errori-comuni-che-fanno-perdere-qualita\">Common mistakes that cause quality to be lost<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#perche-scegliere-olio-extravergine-di-qualita-conviene\">Why choosing quality extra virgin oil pays off<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#lesempio-del-ravece-contedoro\">The example of the Ravece Contedoro<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#tabella-rapida-non-confondere-le-categorie\">Quick table: don&#8217;t confuse the categories<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq\">FAQ<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#conclusione\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cose-un-olio-extravergine-di-qualita\">What is a quality extra virgin oil<\/h2>\n\n<p>An oil is extra virgin when it has zero sensory defects, greater than zero fruitiness and meets precise chemical parameters: free acidity \u2264 0.8 percent, low oxidative values, correct extraction. Basically you need healthy raw material, olives harvested at the right time and milled quickly. The label &#8220;low acidity&#8221; is not enough if it then lacks aroma and taste.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"analisi-sensoriale-vista-olfatto-e-gusto\">Sensory analysis: sight, smell and taste<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"vista-non-farti-ingannare-dal-colore\">Sight: don&#8217;t be fooled by the color<\/h3>\n\n<p>Color alone does not determine quality. Deep green or golden yellow depends on cultivar and chlorophyll. Initial cloudiness may be normal but over time filtering provides stability. Smell and taste count more.   <\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/en\/guide-to-the-color-of-extra-virgin-olive-oil\/\">Read also: Extra virgin oil color guide<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"olfatto-devessere-vivo-e-vegetale\">Smell: must be alive and vegetal<\/h3>\n\n<p>A true EVO oil should have fresh, vegetable aromas: cut grass, green tomato, almond, artichoke. Musty, damp or rancid smells are defects to be avoided. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"gusto-amaro-e-piccante-sono-un-pregio\">Taste: bitter and spicy are a plus<\/h3>\n\n<p>Bitterness and spiciness are positive signs. They indicate the presence of polyphenols and freshness. A flat or characterless oil is a sign of poor quality.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"625\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/degustazione-olio-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8731\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/degustazione-olio-2-1.jpg 625w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/degustazione-olio-2-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/degustazione-olio-2-1-600x399.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"letichetta-cosa-guardare-prima-di-comprare\">The label: what to look at before you buy<\/h2>\n\n<p>A quality oil can also be recognized by its label. Check the origin (better 100% Italian or DOP\/IGP), the cultivar indicated (e.g., Ravece, Coratina, Frantoio), the oil year and the minimum shelf life. Also important are the words &#8220;cold extracted,&#8221; lot, bottler and certifications. Vague labels are a red flag.   <\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/en\/100-italian-extra-virgin-olive-oil-heres-how-to-recognize-it\/\">Read also: Italian extra virgin oil: how to recognize it<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"test-pratici-da-fare-a-casa\">Practice tests to take at home<\/h2>\n\n<p>Taster test: warm a little oil in your hands and smell, it should have a distinct and pleasant fruitiness. Spoon tasting: it should have harmonious bitterness and spiciness. Neutral bread: the oil should emerge with character, not disappear.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conservazione-e-confezione\">Storage and packaging<\/h2>\n\n<p>A quality EVO oil is always protected by dark bottle or tin. Light and heat accelerate oxidation. Store between 12 and 20\u00b0C, away from the stove, sealing the bottle tightly. Best to buy moderate and fresh quantities.     <\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/come-conservare-olio-evo\/\" rel=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/come-conservare-olio-evo\/\">Read also: How to store EVO oil<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"errori-comuni-che-fanno-perdere-qualita\">Common mistakes that cause quality to be lost<\/h2>\n\n<p>Choosing only by color or price, leaving oil near heat, using the same oil for everything, and not looking at the oil campaign are habits that lose quality.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_4669-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_4669-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_4669-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_4669-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_4669-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_4669-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_4669-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"perche-scegliere-olio-extravergine-di-qualita-conviene\">Why choosing quality extra virgin oil pays off<\/h2>\n\n<p>A good extra virgin contains more polyphenols, is good for your health, lasts longer, and performs better in cooking: less is enough to give flavor and enhances every dish.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"lesempio-del-ravece-contedoro\">The example of the Ravece Contedoro<\/h2>\n\n<p>The Ravece cultivar, typical of Irpinia, is a concrete example of high-quality extra virgin olive oil. Its intense fruitiness presents notes of green tomato, grass and almond. In the mouth it has balanced bitterness and spiciness, a sign of phenolic richness. Perfect raw on bruschetta, legumes, soups, grilled vegetables and traditional dishes. Discover our Contedoro Ravece Olio: the essence of an authentic extra virgin that combines taste, health and tradition.    <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tabella-rapida-non-confondere-le-categorie\">Quick table: don&#8217;t confuse the categories<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Sensory defects<\/th><th>Acidity (max)<\/th><th>Practice Notes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Extra Virgin (EVO)<\/td><td>0<\/td><td>0,8%<\/td><td>Fruity present, clean profile<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Virgin<\/td><td>Mild allowed<\/td><td>2,0%<\/td><td>Lower quality, less fragrance<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Olive oil<\/td><td>Refined + virgin<\/td><td>n\/a<\/td><td>Scents almost absent<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Olive pomace<\/td><td>Refined + virgin<\/td><td>n\/a<\/td><td>Technical use\/cooking, little character<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n<p><strong>Is the pinching oil defective?<\/strong>  No, the tingling is a quality related to polyphenols. If it is excessive it may just be unbalanced, but it is not a defect. <br\/><strong>Does the deep green color mean better quality?<\/strong>  No. Color depends on cultivar and chlorophylls; smell and taste counts. <br\/><strong>&#8220;Cold extraction&#8221; what does that mean?<\/strong>  That during extraction the temperature does not exceed 27\u00b0C, preserving fragrances and noble compounds.<br\/><strong>Better filtered or unfiltered?<\/strong>  Filtrate is more stable over time. Unfiltered may like it when new but will oxidize sooner if not decanted. <br\/><strong>Do you need extra virgin for frying?<\/strong>  Yes, it holds up well to cooking due to its composition. Prefer medium profiles so as not to cover the flavors. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusione\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n<p>Recognizing a quality extra virgin oil means looking at label, fragrance, taste and preservation. An authentic EVO is health, taste and territory. Want a sure reference? Taste Contedoro&#8217;s Ravece, the fruit of the Irpinian tradition and a guarantee of superior quality.   <\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/en\/shop\/extra-virgin-olive-oil\/oil-ravece\/\">Ravece Contedoro<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">or even better<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/en\/shop\/extra-virgin-olive-oil\/alf-selection-ravece\/\">ALF &#8211; Ravece Selection<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:33px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div data-block-name=\"woocommerce\/product-category\" data-categories=\"[211]\" data-columns=\"4\" data-content-visibility=\"{&quot;image&quot;:true,&quot;title&quot;:true,&quot;price&quot;:false,&quot;rating&quot;:true,&quot;button&quot;:false}\" data-orderby=\"price_desc\" data-stock-status=\"[&quot;&quot;,&quot;instock&quot;,&quot;outofstock&quot;,&quot;onbackorder&quot;]\" class=\"wc-block-grid wp-block-product-category wp-block-woocommerce-product-category wc-block-product-category has-4-columns has-multiple-rows\"><ul class=\"wc-block-grid__products\"><li class=\"wc-block-grid__product\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/en\/shop\/extra-virgin-olive-oil\/oil-ravece\/\" class=\"wc-block-grid__product-link\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wc-block-grid__product-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ravece-500-500x500.jpg\" class=\"attachment-woocommerce_thumbnail size-woocommerce_thumbnail\" alt=\"Oil Ravece\" srcset=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ravece-500-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ravece-500-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ravece-500-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ravece-500-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ravece-500-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ravece-500-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ravece-500-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ravece-500-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ravece-500-90x90.jpg 90w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ravece-500.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wc-block-grid__product-title\">Oil Ravece<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"wc-block-grid__product\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/en\/shop\/extra-virgin-olive-oil\/organic-extra-virgin-olive-oil\/\" class=\"wc-block-grid__product-link\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wc-block-grid__product-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/biologico-500-500x500.jpg\" class=\"attachment-woocommerce_thumbnail size-woocommerce_thumbnail\" alt=\"Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil\" srcset=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/biologico-500-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/biologico-500-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/biologico-500-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/biologico-500-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/biologico-500-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/biologico-500-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/biologico-500-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/biologico-500-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/biologico-500-90x90.jpg 90w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/biologico-500.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wc-block-grid__product-title\">Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"wc-block-grid__product\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/en\/shop\/extra-virgin-olive-oil\/raw-oil-unfiltered-evo-0-50-and-5lt\/\" class=\"wc-block-grid__product-link\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wc-block-grid__product-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/olio-grezzo-per-sito-500x500.png\" class=\"attachment-woocommerce_thumbnail size-woocommerce_thumbnail\" alt=\"Raw Oil - Unfiltered EVO 0.50 and 5Lt.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/olio-grezzo-per-sito-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/olio-grezzo-per-sito-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/olio-grezzo-per-sito-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/olio-grezzo-per-sito-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/olio-grezzo-per-sito-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/olio-grezzo-per-sito-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/olio-grezzo-per-sito-2048x2048.png 2048w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/olio-grezzo-per-sito-12x12.png 12w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/olio-grezzo-per-sito-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/olio-grezzo-per-sito-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wc-block-grid__product-title\">Raw Oil &#8211; Unfiltered EVO 0.50 and 5Lt.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"wc-block-grid__product\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/en\/shop\/extra-virgin-olive-oil\/gold-selection\/\" class=\"wc-block-grid__product-link\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wc-block-grid__product-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/SelezioneOroB-1-500x500.jpg\" class=\"attachment-woocommerce_thumbnail size-woocommerce_thumbnail\" alt=\"GOLD selection\" srcset=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/SelezioneOroB-1-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/SelezioneOroB-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/SelezioneOroB-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/SelezioneOroB-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/SelezioneOroB-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/SelezioneOroB-1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/SelezioneOroB-1-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/SelezioneOroB-1-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/SelezioneOroB-1-90x90.jpg 90w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/SelezioneOroB-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wc-block-grid__product-title\">GOLD selection<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"wc-block-grid__product\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/en\/shop\/extra-virgin-olive-oil\/alf-selection-ravece\/\" class=\"wc-block-grid__product-link\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wc-block-grid__product-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Alf-con-Scatola-500x500.webp\" class=\"attachment-woocommerce_thumbnail size-woocommerce_thumbnail\" alt=\"ALF - Ravece Selection\" srcset=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Alf-con-Scatola-500x500.webp 500w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Alf-con-Scatola-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Alf-con-Scatola-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Alf-con-Scatola-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Alf-con-Scatola-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Alf-con-Scatola-1536x1536.webp 1536w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Alf-con-Scatola-2048x2048.webp 2048w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Alf-con-Scatola-600x600.webp 600w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Alf-con-Scatola-100x100.webp 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wc-block-grid__product-title\">ALF &#8211; Ravece Selection<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"wc-block-grid__product\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/en\/shop\/extra-virgin-olive-oil\/extra-virgin-olive-oil-flavored-with-white-truffle\/\" class=\"wc-block-grid__product-link\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wc-block-grid__product-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/tartufo-bianco-500x500.jpg\" class=\"attachment-woocommerce_thumbnail size-woocommerce_thumbnail\" alt=\"Extra virgin olive oil flavored with white truffle\" srcset=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/tartufo-bianco-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/tartufo-bianco-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/tartufo-bianco-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/tartufo-bianco-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/tartufo-bianco-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/tartufo-bianco-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/tartufo-bianco-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/tartufo-bianco-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/tartufo-bianco-90x90.jpg 90w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/tartufo-bianco.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wc-block-grid__product-title\">Extra virgin olive oil flavored with white truffle<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"wc-block-grid__product\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/en\/shop\/extra-virgin-olive-oil\/extra-virgin-olive-oil-flavored-with-black-truffle\/\" class=\"wc-block-grid__product-link\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wc-block-grid__product-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/tartufo-nero-500x500.jpg\" class=\"attachment-woocommerce_thumbnail size-woocommerce_thumbnail\" alt=\"Extra virgin olive oil flavored with black truffle\" srcset=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/tartufo-nero-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/tartufo-nero-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/tartufo-nero-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/tartufo-nero-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/tartufo-nero-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/tartufo-nero-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/tartufo-nero-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/tartufo-nero-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/tartufo-nero-90x90.jpg 90w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/tartufo-nero.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wc-block-grid__product-title\">Extra virgin olive oil flavored with black truffle<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"wc-block-grid__product\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/en\/shop\/extra-virgin-olive-oil\/chili-pepper-flavored-extra-virgin-olive-oil\/\" class=\"wc-block-grid__product-link\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wc-block-grid__product-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/peperoncino-500x500.jpg\" class=\"attachment-woocommerce_thumbnail size-woocommerce_thumbnail\" alt=\"Chili pepper flavored extra virgin olive oil\" srcset=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/peperoncino-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/peperoncino-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/peperoncino-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/peperoncino-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/peperoncino-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/peperoncino-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/peperoncino-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/peperoncino-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/peperoncino-90x90.jpg 90w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/peperoncino.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wc-block-grid__product-title\">Chili pepper flavored 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https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/rosmarino-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/rosmarino-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/rosmarino-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/rosmarino-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/rosmarino-90x90.jpg 90w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/rosmarino.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wc-block-grid__product-title\">Extra virgin olive oil flavored with rosemary<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"wc-block-grid__product\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/en\/shop\/extra-virgin-olive-oil\/basil-flavored-extra-virgin-olive-oil\/\" class=\"wc-block-grid__product-link\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wc-block-grid__product-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/basilico-500x500.jpg\" class=\"attachment-woocommerce_thumbnail size-woocommerce_thumbnail\" alt=\"Basil-flavored extra virgin olive oil\" srcset=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/basilico-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/basilico-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/basilico-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/basilico-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/basilico-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/basilico-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/basilico-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/basilico-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/basilico-90x90.jpg 90w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/basilico.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wc-block-grid__product-title\">Basil-flavored extra virgin olive oil<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"wc-block-grid__product\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/en\/shop\/extra-virgin-olive-oil\/lemon-flavored-extra-virgin-olive-oil\/\" class=\"wc-block-grid__product-link\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wc-block-grid__product-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/limone-500x500.jpg\" class=\"attachment-woocommerce_thumbnail size-woocommerce_thumbnail\" alt=\"Lemon-flavored extra virgin olive oil\" srcset=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/limone-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/limone-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/limone-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/limone-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/limone-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/limone-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/limone-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/limone-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/limone-90x90.jpg 90w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/limone.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wc-block-grid__product-title\">Lemon-flavored extra virgin olive oil<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"wc-block-grid__product\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/en\/shop\/extra-virgin-olive-oil\/garlic-flavored-extra-virgin-olive-oil\/\" class=\"wc-block-grid__product-link\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wc-block-grid__product-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/aglio-500x500.jpg\" class=\"attachment-woocommerce_thumbnail size-woocommerce_thumbnail\" alt=\"Garlic-flavored extra virgin olive oil\" srcset=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/aglio-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/aglio-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/aglio-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/aglio-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/aglio-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/aglio-600x600.jpg 600w, 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