Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Rosemary
Sorrento Peninsula extra virgin olive oil with rosemary is a product that combines the quality of the area's fine evo oil with the intense, fresh aroma of rosemary. The evo oil from the Sorrento peninsula is renowned for its balanced and fruity flavour, characterised by light almond notes and herbaceous nuances, deriving from the olive groves cultivated on the fertile and sunny soils of the Sorrento hills. The addition of rosemary, a typical Mediterranean aromatic herb, gives this oil an enveloping fragrance and an aromatic, slightly balsamic taste.
Extra virgin olive oil, dried rosemary
In the kitchen, rosemary-flavoured oil is perfectly suited to seasoning a variety of dishes, both raw and cooked. Used on roast meats, baked potatoes, grilled vegetables or focaccia, it enriches recipes with a fresh, fragrant note that enhances the simplicity of the ingredients. It is ideal for marinating meat or fish, giving preparations an aromatic, Mediterranean flavour. Raw, it can be poured over salads or bruschetta for a touch of elegance and a taste experience reminiscent of the scents of the Sorrentine hills.
The rosemary-flavoured evo oil strikes a perfect balance between the delicacy of the local oil and the herbaceous intensity of rosemary, making it a precious and versatile condiment for everyday cooking but also for enriching gourmet dishes.
Rosemary in the gastronomic tradition of Campania
Rosemary occupies a prominent place in Campania's gastronomic tradition, where it is used to flavour a wide range of dishes thanks to its intense aroma and aromatic properties. This aromatic plant, typical of the Mediterranean maquis, grows wild in many hilly and coastal areas of Campania, benefiting from the mild climate and proximity to the sea. For centuries, rosemary has been considered an essential ingredient in regional cuisine, appreciated not only for its fragrance but also for its digestive and antioxidant properties.
In the cuisine of Campania, rosemary is traditionally used to enhance rustic and tasty dishes. Among the most common are roast meats, such as suckling pig or lamb, which are often cooked with sprigs of rosemary to impart an aromatic and fresh flavour. Rosemary also plays a starring role in the preparation of baked potatoes, a classic side dish in local cuisine, where it is combined with extra virgin olive oil and garlic to enhance the tuber's flavour.
Another typical dish in which rosemary is widely used is ‘pollo alla cacciatora’, a traditional recipe in which this aromatic herb is used to give the dish a distinctive character, balancing the savouriness of the seasonings. In fish preparations, especially oily fish such as anchovy or mackerel, rosemary is often used to add flavour to fillets, especially when grilled or baked, accompanying olive oil and citrus fruits typical of the region.
Rosemary is also often found in home-made preserves, such as pickles or marinades, where it plays the dual role of flavouring and preserving. In the Campania tradition of focaccias and rustic pizzas, rosemary is a key ingredient, especially in ‘white pizza’, where it is sprinkled on the surface along with evo oil to impart a strong, aromatic flavour.
Finally, this plant is also popular for liqueurs and digestive infusions, such as rosemary liqueur, made from fresh leaves macerated in alcohol and sugar, often consumed after meals. Rosemary, in the gastronomic tradition of Campania, represents not only an aromatic herb, but a symbol of the simplicity and genuineness of a cuisine that values the link with the land and its natural fragrances.