Extra virgin olive oil (97%) with truffle dressing from Olio Basso in a 250 ml bottle, a finishing oil for pasta, risotto, eggs and fries.
Olio Basso White Truffle Oil, Italy comes in a 250 ml glass bottle with the Basso dal 1904 name on the label. The label describes the contents as extra virgin olive oil (97%) with truffle dressing, and that is the full extent of what the front label states. As general background, olive oil is a vegetable oil obtained by pressing whole olives and extracting the oil. A truffle-dressed olive oil is a finishing oil rather than a cooking fat: as general practice, chefs add a few drops at the end, off the heat, so the aroma stays bright. On a menu it suits fresh pasta with butter and parmesan, mushroom risotto, scrambled or fried eggs, mashed potato, pizza bianca and hot fries. It also lifts carpaccio-style beef, creamy soups and simple bruschetta. A little goes a long way, so start with a few drops and taste before adding more. Keep the bottle away from the stove between services so the aroma lasts.