Olive Oil Guglielmi Puglia PGI – Review

Olive oil Guglielmi Puglia IGP 500ml – Review

The Guglielmi Puglia IGP is a high-quality extra virgin olive oil from Puglia, Italy.
This olive oil, produced by the Guglielmi family business, is known for its intense flavour and perfect balance between bitter and spicy.

Key Specifications

• Category: Extra virgin olive oil
  - Main function: Refined seasoning for various dishes
  - Content: 500 ml
  - Ingredients: 100% Coratina olives
  - Diet: Suitable for vegans
  - Country of origin: Puglia, Italy
  - Unique feature: Protected Geographical Indication (IGP), which stands for quality and guarantee of origin

Coratina olive oil is one of the most famous and intense extra virgin olive oils, originating from Italy , and especially appreciated for its high polyphenol content and powerful, bold flavor profile. This olive oil variety originates from the Puglia region, one of the main olive producing areas of Italy. Here are some additional insights:

Characteristics of Coratina Olive Oil

• Intensity: Robust and powerful, with a pronounced bitterness and spiciness thanks to the exceptionally high polyphenol content.
• Flavour profile: Dominated by green fruitiness, with notes of artichoke, green almond, freshly cut grass and tomato leaf , followed by a lingering peppery aftertaste on the throat.
• Bitterness & Spicy: Has a characteristic strong bitterness and sharp spiciness that lingers, a sign of high quality extra virgin olive oil.
• Polyphenol content: One of the highest among olive varieties, often exceeding 600–900 mg/kg when pressed, making it one of the healthiest olive oils.
• Shelf Life: Longer than many other olive oils due to its high antioxidant content, which helps protect against oxidation.

Coratina olive oil is a proud product of Italy , and is praised worldwide by gourmets and chefs for its unique and intense flavour.

Advantages

- Artisanal production: Produced by a family business with generations of experience.
- Versatile in use: Suitable for salads, pasta, meat and fish dishes, and as a dip.
- Rich taste: A harmonious profile of fruity and spicy notes.

Price and Quality Difference Between Supermarket and Premium Olive Oil

Many commercial olive oil products in supermarkets are not always fresh and undergo various processes to reduce the price. This often means that:

• They are a blend of olives from different countries, making their origin unclear.
• The olives are harvested late , resulting in a higher oil yield but a lower polyphenol content and less intense flavour.
• They sometimes undergo a chemical refining process to mask defects, causing the natural flavor and nutritional value to be lost.

In the premium category the production is completely different:

• The olive oil is always fresh , coming from the first, early harvest .
• It is a single variety , such as 100% Coratina , without mixing with other species.
• The olives are pressed within four hours of harvesting to prevent oxidation and loss of quality.
• No chemical processes are used; it is pure cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil.
• For 1 liter of premium early harvest olive oil, at least 10 to 11 kg of olives are needed, while for commercial olive oil often only 4 to 5 kg is sufficient.

This explains why premium olive oil is more expensive , but also much healthier, tastier and of unparalleled quality.

Awards and Recognitions

The Guglielmi Puglia IGP has won several prestigious awards, including:

• EVOOLEUM 2024: Best Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil of the competition (96/100 points)
  
  
• EVOOLEUM 2024: Top 10 healthiest olive oils in the world, based on polyphenol content (911 mg/kg, at the time of pressing)

Experience in use

When preparing a grilled tuna steak, the Guglielmi Puglia IGP added a rich, fruity taste that enhanced the natural flavors of the fish.
The balance between bitter and spicy also came into its own as a dressing on a fresh salad.

Tip: Use this olive oil cold or slightly warmed to preserve the refined aromas.

Tips for use

- Finishing dishes: Add a dash to salads or pastas just before serving.
- Dip: Serve the oil with fresh bread and a pinch of sea salt as a starter.
- Marinade: Use the olive oil as a base for marinades for meat, fish or vegetables.

Frequently Asked Questions

- How do I store this olive oil? Store in a cool, dark place to maintain quality.
- Can I use the oil for baking? Suitable for light heating, but especially ideal for cold applications.
- Is this olive oil vegan? Yes, completely plant-based and suitable for vegans.

Conclusion

The Guglielmi Puglia IGP 500ml is an excellent choice for lovers of high-quality olive oil.
Produced using artisanal techniques and a perfect balance of flavors, this olive oil will take any dish to the next level.
Ideal for salads, pastas, or as a finishing touch.