Extra-virgin olive oil is an unrefined oil and the highest-quality olive oil you can buy. There are very specific standards oil has to meet to receive the label “extra-virgin.” Because of the way extra-virgin olive oil is made, it retains more true olive taste, and has a lower level of oleic acid than other olive oil varieties. It also contains more of the natural vitamins and minerals found in olives. Cold-pressed - ensures that there are no alterations to the oil when undergoing processing Made in Italy NOTE: Authentic European products follow a DD/MM/YYYY format for best before dates. Please read before you rate.