{"product_id":"dop-canino-organic-extra-virgin-olive-oil-500-ml-16-9-fl-oz-taycte","title":"DOP Canino Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil  500 ml (16.9 fl oz) Taycte","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCanino DOP is a certified single-varietal extra virgin olive oil made exclusively from Caninese olives grown around Canino, in the Tuscia region of northern Lazio, Italy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eProduced by the Olivicola di Canino cooperative — 130 growers farming groves cultivated since Etruscan times — it is harvested early and cold-pressed within 12 hours of picking. Expect a vivid green oil with medium-intense fruitiness, a decisive bitter-and-spicy finish, and naturally high polyphenol and Vitamin E content. Bottled in dark glass at 500 ml (16.9 fl oz), this is a finishing oil built for flavor, not a neutral cooking fat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Canino DOP Is Different\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost \"Italian\" olive oil sold in the U.S. is a blend — often of oils from several countries, bottled in Italy. Canino DOP is the opposite of that.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDOP (Denominazione di Origine Protetta \/ Protected Designation of Origin)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis the European Union's strictest food-origin certification: every step, from the grove to the mill to the bottle, must happen within the designated Canino zone and pass both chemical analysis and a blind organoleptic (taste) panel before the DOP seal is granted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat the certification guarantees in this bottle:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% Caninese cultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— a single native variety, not a blend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrown, milled, and bottled in the Canino DOP zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof Viterbo province, northern Lazio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEarly harvest, cold-pressed within 12 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof picking — faster than the 24-hour standard many premium producers follow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree acidity certified below 0.5%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— the Canino DOP standard is stricter than the 0.8% EU limit for extra virgin olive oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNaturally rich in polyphenols and Vitamin E\u003c\/strong\u003e, the antioxidant compounds behind the peppery bite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeritage groves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— many trees are over a century old, on land where olives have been cultivated since the Etruscans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanino itself is an officially designated\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCittà dell'Olio\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(City of Oil), and its oil was among the first in Italy to earn DOP protection. Awards earned by this oil include recognition at the Roma EVOO \/ Premio Roma competitions, listing in Gambero Rosso's\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eOli d'Italia\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eguide, and honors from Bibenda and the Master of Olive Oil International Contest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFlavor Profile \u0026amp; Tasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIntense green with golden reflections when freshly pressed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFresh green olive, cut grass, aromatic field herbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMedium-intense fruitiness opening into a pronounced, well-balanced bitter and spicy finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStructure:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eClean and vibrant, with a long peppery close and lingering herbal notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bitterness and pepper are not flaws — they are the taste of polyphenols, the antioxidants that define a genuinely fresh, early-harvest extra virgin olive oil. If an oil tastes flat and buttery, those compounds are largely gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Canino DOP Compares to Tuscan and Sicilian Olive Oils\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you love robust Tuscan oils (Frantoio, Moraiolo) or bold Sicilian varieties (Nocellara, Tonda Iblea), Canino DOP belongs in the same high-character family — but with its own identity. The Caninese olive grows on volcanic soil in the Maremma Laziale, between the Tyrrhenian coast and the hills of Tuscia, on the border with Tuscany. The result is Tuscan-level intensity with a distinct herbal, coastal profile that stands apart from both of its more famous neighbors — and typically at a better price than equivalent-quality Tuscan DOP oils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Ways to Use It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanino DOP is a finishing oil first. Use it raw or added at the end of cooking, where its aroma and pepper can actually be tasted:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBread \u0026amp; bruschetta:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edrizzled over toasted sourdough with sea salt — the simplest and best first taste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheese:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efresh mozzarella and burrata, aged pecorino, Parmigiano Reggiano\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLegumes \u0026amp; soups:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecannellini beans, chickpeas, lentil soup, minestrone, potato-leek\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrilled meats:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ea spoonful over steak, lamb, or roasted game right before serving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFish \u0026amp; seafood:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egrilled or baked fish, octopus, shellfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegetables:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egrilled zucchini and eggplant, roasted peppers, bitter greens, radicchio, arugula and tomato salads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePizza:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epoured over margherita, white, or vegetable pizza after baking for aroma and peppery bite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Land: Canino, Tuscia, and Etruscan Olive Culture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanino sits in the Maremma Laziale, in the province of Viterbo — the heart of ancient Tuscia. Olive growing here predates Rome: the Etruscans of nearby Vulci depicted olive harvests on their vases and frescoes more than 2,500 years ago, and majestic centuries-old trees still shape the rolling hills around the town. This oil is produced by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOlivicola di Canino\u003c\/strong\u003e, a cooperative founded in 1988 that unites 130 local growers, all farming under EU-regulated low-impact cultivation standards. Choosing a cooperative DOP oil means the value returns directly to the families who tend these groves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNutrition \u0026amp; Dietary Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePer 1 Tbsp (15 ml):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCalories 120 · Total Fat 14 g (Saturated 2 g, Trans 0 g) · Carbohydrates 0 g · Sugar 0 g · Protein 0 g · Cholesterol 0 mg · Sodium 0 mg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNaturally\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003evegan, gluten-free, sugar-free, and sodium-free\u003c\/strong\u003e. Extra virgin olive oil is the foundational fat of the Mediterranean diet, and early-harvest oils like Canino DOP are prized for their naturally high polyphenol and Vitamin E content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e500 ml (16.9 fl oz) — approximately 33 one-tablespoon servings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDark glass, protecting the oil from light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e100% Caninese (single varietal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDOP Canino (EU Protected Designation of Origin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOlivicola di Canino cooperative, Canino (VT), Lazio, Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest \u0026amp; milling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEarly harvest, cold-pressed within 12 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFinishing oil — raw over bread, cheese, legumes, grilled meats, fish, vegetables, and pizza\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Canino DOP olive oil taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanino DOP has a medium-intense fruity flavor with aromas of fresh green olive and cut grass, followed by a pronounced bitter and spicy finish with notes of aromatic herbs. The peppery sensation in the throat comes from its high polyphenol content and is the hallmark of a fresh, early-harvest extra virgin olive oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between DOP olive oil and regular Italian olive oil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDOP (Protected Designation of Origin) is an EU legal certification guaranteeing that the olives were grown, milled, and bottled in one defined territory, from approved local varieties, and that every batch passed chemical and taste-panel testing. \"Italian olive oil\" without DOP may be a blend of oils from multiple regions — or multiple countries — simply bottled in Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Caninese olive oil high in polyphenols?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Caninese olives are harvested early, when polyphenol levels peak, and cold-pressed within 12 hours, which preserves them. Polyphenols are the natural antioxidants responsible for the oil's bitter and peppery character, and they also protect the oil from oxidation, extending its freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Canino DOP a cooking oil or a finishing oil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth — but it shines as a finishing oil. Drizzle it raw over bread, cheese, beans, soups, salads, grilled meat, fish, and pizza to enjoy its full aroma. It is perfectly safe for cooking, though high heat mutes the delicate aromatics you are paying for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should I store extra virgin olive oil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep it sealed, away from light and heat — a cupboard far from the stove is ideal. Do not refrigerate. Once opened, use within a few months for peak flavor; a high-polyphenol oil like Canino DOP holds its character longer than milder oils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere is Canino DOP olive oil from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the countryside around Canino, a hill town in the province of Viterbo, northern Lazio, Italy — a region known as Tuscia, on the border with Tuscany. Olive cultivation there dates back to the Etruscan civilization, and Canino is an officially designated Italian \"City of Oil.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eImported and curated by Taycte — premium Italian foods, sourced directly from the producers who make them. Produced by Olivicola di Canino Soc. Agr. 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