Golden Triangle Olive Oil 250ml BASIL

Fresh basil and early-harvest Australian extra virgin olive oil in one bottle.

Golden Triangle Basil Olive Oil brings the green, peppery aroma of summer basil to every dish. It is made from extra virgin olive oil grown and pressed by a family grove in Central Victoria. Drizzle it, dip into it, or use it as a finishing touch whenever a plate needs a lift.

From a Central Victorian grove

The olives come from Nuggetty Creek Olives, on the Loddon River flats in Victoria’s historic Golden Triangle gold-rush country. The grove grows Italian, Spanish and Israeli varieties, including Frantoio, Leccino, Pendolino, Picual, Manzanilla and Barnea. Harvest starts early, in April, when the fruit gives a fresher, fruitier oil. The grove gives up some yield to get that quality.

How to use it

• Caprese and tomato salads: pour over ripe tomatoes, mozzarella or burrata
• Bread: use as a dipping oil with sourdough or focaccia
• Pasta and pizza: finish a plate of pasta, or drizzle over pizza straight from the oven
• Dressings: whisk with lemon juice or apple cider vinegar for a quick basil vinaigrette
• Ferments: dress sauerkraut, kimchi slaw or fermented vegetables
• Eggs and vegetables: finish scrambled eggs, roast vegetables or soups

Cooking tip: use it as a finishing oil or with gentle heat. High heat dulls the delicate basil aroma, so add it at the end.

Product details

Storage

Store in a cool, dark cupboard with the cap tightly closed. Natural olive oil may turn cloudy or partly solidify below about 12°C. This does not affect quality, and it clears again at room temperature. For the best basil flavour, use within a few months of opening.

FAQs

Can I cook with basil olive oil?
Yes, with gentle heat. It’s best as a finishing oil, because high heat fades the basil aroma.

Why has my olive oil gone cloudy?
Natural olive oil thickens or clouds in cold weather. Leave it at room temperature and it will clear.

Where is Golden Triangle olive oil from?
The olives are grown and pressed in Victoria’s Golden Triangle region, on the Loddon River.

What goes well with basil olive oil?
Tomatoes, fresh cheeses, pasta, pizza, crusty bread, eggs and fermented vegetables.