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For three generations, the Colavita family has made extra virgin olive
oil not merely their occupation, but their passion. From the care lavished
on the family's hillside olive groves... to the meticulous approach to
the picking, pressing and packing there can be no compromise in quality,
tradition and taste. Colavita was one of the forerunners in the U.S.A.
extra virgin olive oil market and today, occupies a leading position in
the export of extra virgin olive oil to such countries as the U.S.A., Canada,
Australia, Japan, Brazil and Europe. |
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| Colavita extra virgin olive oil and Colavita pure olive oil are born
from the finest italian olive trees that have been expertly worked for
many generations. The olive groves are cultivated without chemical agents
and thus have escaped any type of contamination. The robust flavour of
their olive oil, its pale green and golden colour, its delicate bouquet
and aroma are the incomparable fruits of a unique balance between the bounty
of nature and the patient care of those who work the olives. Colavita olive
oils derive from ancient groves located on Italian hillsides that
have been worked for centuries. From tree to bottle, three generations
of Colavitas assure us they produce only the best of the fruit of the olive.
The results are quite obvious: a fundamental ingredient of the Mediterranean
diet suitable for every type of cuisine. |
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| The beneficial effects of olive oil have been well documented. Our
first insights into its benefits came from studying the low incidence of
heart disease in Mediterranean populations utilizing large amounts of olive
oil in their diets. Further investigation and laboratory experiments have
shown that the oleic acid (a monounsaturate) contained in the oil, not
only reduced the formation of detrimental cholesterol and atherosclerotic
plaque but actually assisted in producing substances instrumental in lowering
the harmful type of cholesterol. |
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| Colavita Olive Oils, especially the Extra Virgin, are the epitome of
the civilization of the olive - fruits of a very special relationship between
modern technology and genuine Italian traditions. |
| Keeping with their quest to provide only the best of Italian tradition
and food culture, Colavita has recently produced two new products. Pepper
olio, an extra virgin olive oil with hot red pepper and Olio Alle Erbe,
an olive oil with fresh herbs. Both have been produced with the finest
ingredients to Colavita's highest standards. |
If you have difficulty in finding Colavita Products please contact us directly by email padwines@indigo.ie. Hampers are now available all year with or without wine from €45.00 + delivery. |
Available in Londis Malahide, Evergreen Camden Street & Carlow, Donnybrook Fair, Avoca Handweavers,Ardkeen Food Store Waterford, Ilia Mullingar ,Cavistons Glastule,Nicky,s Plaice Howth and other fine food shops.
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