Olio Anfosso Taggiasca Olives in Brine, 180g

Olio Anfosso Taggiasca Olives in Brine are small Ligurian olives with a gentle, savoury bite and that lovely almond-like note Taggiasche olives are known for. They are packed simply with water, salt and lactic acid, so the olive flavour stays clear and useful. Open the jar with bread and cheese on the table, and you will see why these disappear faster than planned.

• Small Taggiasche olives from Liguria
• Soft texture with a savoury finish
• Lovely with bread, cheese and wine

I like them best when the meal is still being made and everyone is standing around the kitchen, stealing “just one more” from the bowl.

Meet the maker: Olio Anfosso

Olio Anfosso comes from Chiusavecchia, a small olive-growing village tucked inland from the Ligurian coast. The Anfosso family has been making extra virgin olive oil here since 1945, when Davide Anfosso began tending a small grove after the war. Three generations later, their oils still carry the gentle, coastal character of western Liguria: soft, fruity, and made for food rather than fuss.

This is the kind of producer that makes you want to slow down and cook simply. Think warm potatoes, grilled fish, bitter leaves, focaccia, or a bowl of beans finished with a bright green pour. Olio Anfosso is rooted in family, stone terraces, and the old olive culture of the Ponente — and that care shows in every bottle.

Product formulations and details may change. For the latest ingredients and allergen information always check product packaging prior to consumption. Ingredients: Taggiasche olives, water, salt, acidifier: lactic acid.