The IL DIVINO Blog
The Mediterranean Diet & Olive Oil
There’s a reason the Mediterranean diet has survived the test of time. With origins in countries that border the Mediterranean Sea, it has sustained some of the world’s oldest civilizations – the Egyptians, the Greeks, the Romans. It relies heavily on vegetables and...
Olive Oil Tasting Basics
Olive Oil tasting is as fun and informative as wine tasting.
When Does Olive Oil Lose Its Virginity?
How long does an extra virgin olive oil stay that way? This question is first asked by olive oil producers who would display ‘Best By Date’ information on their label. And then, by retailers and buyers (consumers included) who would also like to have a reasonable...
Meet Your New 2017 IL DIVINO Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2017 was an unusual year in Tuscany characterized by months of drought and record-breaking high temperatures. This had a devastating effect on the famous olives trees with many dropping early fruit or others producing shriveled "raisins". As a result, this year's...
Wonderful Anghiari
Nestled in the Valtiberina Valley of Tuscany Italy you will find the charming town of Anghiari. During our 8 years living in neighboring Caprese Michelangelo about 20 minutes away, we came to love this town of less than 6,000 beautiful Italians. Architecturally the...
Mediterranean Diet Linked to Relief from Depression
Just as the rich nutrition in the Mediterranean Diet (MedDiet) enhances physical health, so it boosts mental health. A small but striking Australian study links it to alleviating depression. The research published in BMC Medicine was the first randomized controlled...
A Brief Lesson in Tuscan Olives and Olive Oil
A Brief Lesson in Tuscan Olives and Olive Oil By now, everyone is probably well aware of the benefits of IL DIVINO Extra Virgin Olive Oil on overall health and wellness. We know it’s good for the heart, the arteries, and is a powerful antioxidant. In fact, olive oil...
This Year’s IL DIVINO Extra Virgin Olive Oil Production – 2016
This blog provides a summary of the 2016 IL DIVINO Extra Virgin Olive Oil olive harvest and pressing in Tuscany Italy.
SHOP NOW
Meet Your New 2017 IL DIVINO Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2017 was an unusual year in Tuscany characterized by months of drought and record-breaking high temperatures. This had a devastating effect on the famous olives trees with many dropping early fruit or others producing shriveled "raisins". As a result, this year's...
Wonderful Anghiari
Nestled in the Valtiberina Valley of Tuscany Italy you will find the charming town of Anghiari. During our 8 years living in neighboring Caprese Michelangelo about 20 minutes away, we came to love this town of less than 6,000 beautiful Italians. Architecturally the...
Mediterranean Diet Linked to Relief from Depression
Just as the rich nutrition in the Mediterranean Diet (MedDiet) enhances physical health, so it boosts mental health. A small but striking Australian study links it to alleviating depression. The research published in BMC Medicine was the first randomized controlled...