Basi Basil Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil 250mL, Frantoio Fratelli Pugliese

Basi is a delicate, aromatic extra virgin olive oil from Frantoio Fratelli Pugliese, produced in S. Domenica Talao, Scalea, in the heart of Calabria, Italy. Crafted from a single variety of Carolea olives, Basi is made through the joint pressing of olives and the finest leaves of sweet, fresh basil, allowing the herb's natural aroma to fully integrate into the oil at the point of extraction. The result is a beautifully fragrant finishing oil with no artificial flavourings and no additives.

Tasting Profile

• Base: 100% Carolea monocultivar extra virgin olive oil
• Aroma: Pronounced, fresh basil with a clean, green fragrance
• Flavour: Delicate and smooth, with a natural basil sweetness that complements rather than overpowers

Perfect Pairings

Basi is best used raw or lightly cooked to preserve its delicate basil aroma:

• Pizza and flatbreads
• Pasta sauces and first courses
• Bruschetta and crostini
• Fresh salads and caprese
• Vegetable soups and minestrone
• Grilled fish and seafood

Why Choose Basi?

Like its sibling Zafa, Basi is produced through co-pressing, where the olives and fresh basil leaves are pressed together simultaneously. This technique captures the full aromatic intensity of the basil in a way that post-infusion methods cannot replicate, resulting in a more natural, more vibrant, and more authentic basil olive oil.

Product Details

• Producer: Frantoio Fratelli Pugliese, Scalea, Calabria, Italy
• Cultivar: 100% Carolea
• Infusion: Fresh basil leaves, co-pressed
• Format: 250mL
• Country of Origin: Italy