French Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Douce - Mild

Without a hint of bitterness to be found, this light and mild Extra Virgin Olive Oil is a delightful addition to your kitchen’s pantry. Versatile thanks to its delicate flavor profile, its slightly fruity notes make a lovely addition to all your favorite preparations. Perfect for every day, use this tasty oil cooked or uncooked to enhance your meals. Rich in unexpected nuance, we love using it in traditional Mediterranean fare but find it equally charming in baked goods like olive oil cakes and quick breads, vegetable gratins, and tender white meats. No matter how you choose to use your Douce virgin olive oil, we know you’ll love what it does for each and every recipe it's used in!

There are many kinds of olive oil from mild to intense depending on how they are produced you can achieve a wide range of flavor profiles. Mild olive oil like this Douce, Extra Virgin Olive Oil is produced from very ripe olives picked near the end of the season. This gives the finished oil a delicate flavor with underlying notes of dried fruits and almonds. Made exclusively from French olives, this superior category Extra Virgin Olive Oil is obtained directly from olives through state-of-the-art mechanical extraction methods.

Nestled amid olive trees in the gentle foothills between Grasse and Cannes, lies Moulin d’Opio, home to French olive oil of unquestionable quality. From humble origins in 1848, a thriving enterprise has been created by seven generations of the Michel family. Using the same solid granite grinding stones that date back to the Roman empire, Moulin d’Opio is a charming mix of contemporary and traditional. Their sensational oils come in 17-ounce tin canisters to keep out the light and maintain its freshness. Available for purchase singly or in bulk cases of six, get just the right amount of oil to suit your culinary needs right here at Gourmet Food World!