Cucino Extra Virgin Olive Oil 250mL (Cook)

When I opened in 2013, I sold Ravida Oilve Oil, a staple at Williams-Sonoma and my favorite of their extensive line of olive oils. In my head, I would emulate that concept. It didn't work. My business pivoted fairly early on, when I realized my clientele liked to try new things, explore different flavors, and experiment with newer brands. 

But every few years, I go on a search for a new olive oil for us. Mainly because I wanted to try something new - and I know my people will as well. This time around, I came across Piro, a Tuscan-based olive oil company that has 300-year-old olive trees. Here, let me let them tell you their story:

WHAT THEY SAY - 

Launched in the USA in 2020 by the brother and sister team Romain Piro and Marie-Charlotte Piro, Olio Piro expertly crafts an exceptional high antioxidant extra virgin olive oil loved for its distinctive flavor and outstanding health benefits. 

Winner of global contests and involved in a handful of prestigious collaborations, Piro redefines the ultra-premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil category. 

Respect for nature and tradition, a deep commitment to innovation and sustainability and a fervent devotion to quality at every step of our business are the core values of our company and brand.

We cold-press Olio Piro in limited batches from a unique blend of early-harvest olives including Leccino, Moraiolo, Frantoio, and the rare Olivastra Seggianese, selected from our own groves of 300-year-old olive trees on the slopes of Mount Amiata in the Maremma region of Southern Tuscany. Our proprietary double filtration milling system developed in cooperation with the italian Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche yields a sophisticated Extra Virgin Olive Oil with a rich taste and an unusually high level of healthful antioxidants.

Everything we do, from hand-picking our olives to guard them from bruising to writing the harvest date by hand on each bottle, is designed to bring you an unparalleled fresh tasting product from our mill to your table.

WHAT OIL IS THIS?

Cucino is our new Heat Friendly Extra Virgin Olive Oil designed for cooking. It perfectly captures the signature flavor profile of our award winning high antioxidant extra virgin olive oil Piro and makes dishes shine with the same delightful taste that you've come to love from Piro. 

Cucino offers a balanced blend of nutty undertones with notes of almond, artichoke, cinnamon, and green banana, combining both fresh and ripe olive flavors.

Ideal for recipes where olive oil complements other ingredients, Cucino will withstand medium to high heat. Perfect for marinades, sautés, roasting, and sauces, adding depth without overpowering. 

Packaged in a sleek, recyclable 750ml aluminum bottle, Cucino is both stylish and sustainable—an essential addition to any kitchen.