{"product_id":"italian-olive-oil-for-pasta","title":"5 Good Reasons to Buy Our Italian Olive Oil Gift for Pasta Lovers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLumìa, our finishing olive oil, is 100% Italian early-harvest extra virgin olive oil made to be tasted raw: walnut husk, red apple and a peppery finish over the finished plate.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFinishing olive oil, an extra virgin olive oil added after cooking, just before a dish is served, is where an oil's aroma and character are most noticeable. Heat softens aroma; a raw drizzle keeps it intact. Lumìa, early harvested in Fall 2025 and cold-extracted in Italy, brings walnut husk and red apple to the nose and wild chicory with a peppery finish to the palate. Each 500 mL bottle is $55.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:20px;line-height:1.3;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;margin:24px 0 16px;\"\u003e8 Good Reasons to Buy Our Finishing Olive Oil\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.4;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;margin:18px 0 8px;\"\u003e1. Made to Be Tasted Raw\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA finishing oil, the last ingredient added to a dish, is judged by what it tastes like uncooked. Lumìa's early-harvest character is strongest when the oil meets food without heat: over warm vegetables, soup, pasta or fish, just before serving. Read more in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/milantruffle.com\/blogs\/olive-oil\/what-is-finishing-olive-oil\"\u003eguide to finishing olive oil\u003c\/a\u003e. For a truffle finish, try our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/milantruffle.com\/products\/white-truffle-oil-250ml\"\u003eWhite Truffle Oil\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/milantruffle.com\/products\/black-truffle-oil-250ml\"\u003eBlack Truffle Oil\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.4;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;margin:18px 0 8px;\"\u003e2. A Peppery Finish That Stays on the Plate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePungency, the peppery catch at the back of the throat, is a positive attribute of fresh extra virgin olive oil under the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/internationaloliveoil.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/III-2.2.COI-T20-Doc.-15-REV-11-2024_EN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eInternational Olive Council's sensory method\u003c\/a\u003e, and is associated with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/437045a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eoleocanthal\u003c\/a\u003e, one of the oil's phenolic compounds. Added at the table, Lumìa's peppery finish stays recognizable instead of disappearing into the dish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.4;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;margin:18px 0 8px;\"\u003e3. Walnut Husk and Red Apple on Warm Food\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAroma, the fragrance an oil releases as it warms, opens up when a cold drizzle meets a hot plate. Lumìa brings \u003cstrong\u003ewalnut husk\u003c\/strong\u003e, a green nutty note, and \u003cstrong\u003ered apple\u003c\/strong\u003e, a ripe, rounded fruitiness, to the moment the dish reaches the table. Learn to recognize these notes in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/milantruffle.com\/blogs\/olive-oil\/how-to-taste-olive-oil\"\u003eguide to tasting olive oil\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.4;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;margin:18px 0 8px;\"\u003e4. Wild Chicory Bitterness That Balances Rich Foods\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBitterness, a sharp vegetal note on the tongue, is what makes a finishing oil useful with rich ingredients. Lumìa's \u003cstrong\u003ewild chicory\u003c\/strong\u003e bitterness cuts through mozzarella, beans, roasted potatoes and grilled cheese such as halloumi, adding contrast rather than more richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.4;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;margin:18px 0 8px;\"\u003e5. Early Harvest, Fall 2025\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly harvest, the picking of olives while still green, yields less oil but a greener, more bitter and more peppery character, exactly what a finishing oil needs to stand out on the plate. Lumìa comes from the Fall 2025 early harvest; see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/milantruffle.com\/products\/early-harvest-olive-oil\"\u003ewhy harvest timing shapes Lumìa's character\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.4;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;margin:18px 0 8px;\"\u003e6. Measured, Not Described: 564 mg\/kg Polyphenols at Milling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolyphenols, natural compounds associated with olive oil's bitterness and pepper, can be reduced by heat: in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2076-3921\/9\/1\/77\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eone study of domestic sautéing\u003c\/a\u003e, total polyphenols fell by about 40% at 120 °C and 75% at 170 °C compared with raw oil. Used raw as a finishing oil, Lumìa reaches the plate without that heat exposure. Its 2025 harvest recorded \u003cstrong\u003e564 mg\/kg of total polyphenols\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e0.13% free acidity\u003c\/strong\u003e, both measured at milling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eLumìa is not reserved for finishing. Use it to start a sauce or roast vegetables, then add a small fresh drizzle after plating. Its 500 mL dark-glass bottle helps limit light exposure, an important factor in preserving olive oil quality during storage, as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jstage.jst.go.jp\/article\/fstr\/25\/4\/25_539\/_article\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eresearch on olive oil stored in glass\u003c\/a\u003e examines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.4;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;margin:18px 0 8px;\"\u003e8. 100% Italian, Selected by a Sicilian Olive-Growing Family\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLumìa is 100% Italian \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.internationaloliveoil.org\/olive-world\/olive-oil\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eextra virgin olive oil\u003c\/a\u003e, the highest grade defined by the International Olive Council, cold-extracted in Italy and selected by a family with olive groves in Palma di Montechiaro and Pozzallo, Sicily. For more ways to use it, read our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/milantruffle.com\/blogs\/milan-world\/best-olive-oil\"\u003etest of one olive oil across 12 foods\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:20px;line-height:1.3;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;margin:24px 0 16px;\"\u003eHow Much Finishing Olive Oil to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePasta:\u003c\/strong\u003e about one teaspoon per serving, after plating; see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/milantruffle.com\/products\/italian-olive-oil-for-pasta\"\u003eItalian olive oil for pasta\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoup:\u003c\/strong\u003e a small drizzle over each bowl just before serving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrilled fish or halloumi:\u003c\/strong\u003e about half a teaspoon per serving, with lemon and salt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBread:\u003c\/strong\u003e about one tablespoon in a shallow dish, tasted before adding salt or herbs; see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/milantruffle.com\/products\/olive-oil-for-bread-dipping\"\u003eolive oil for bread dipping\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVanilla gelato:\u003c\/strong\u003e about half a teaspoon per scoop, with a pinch of flaky sea salt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:20px;line-height:1.3;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;margin:24px 0 16px;\"\u003eQuick Questions About Finishing Olive Oil\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.4;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;margin:18px 0 8px;\"\u003eWhat is a finishing olive oil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA finishing olive oil is an extra virgin olive oil added after cooking, just before serving, so its aroma, bitterness and peppery finish reach the plate without heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.4;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;margin:18px 0 8px;\"\u003eCan I also cook with Lumìa?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Lumìa suits everyday cooking, including sautéing and roasting. For the fullest aroma and peppery finish, add a fresh drizzle after cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.4;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;margin:18px 0 8px;\"\u003eHow much olive oil should I use to finish a dish?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart small: about one teaspoon per serving of pasta or half a teaspoon over grilled fish. Taste, then add more only if needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.4;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;margin:18px 0 8px;\"\u003eWhich foods are best with a finishing olive oil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePasta, soups, grilled fish, roasted vegetables, beans, Caprese salad, fresh bread and even vanilla gelato. A peppery finishing oil works best where a fresh, raw note can contrast with warm or rich food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.4;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;margin:18px 0 8px;\"\u003eWhere can I buy Lumìa finishing olive oil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can buy Lumìa directly from Milan Truffle on this page. Each 500 mL bottle of 100% Italian extra virgin olive oil is $55.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHave another question? Write to info@milantruffle.com.\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/milantruffle.com\/products\/finishing-olive-oil#faq\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is a finishing olive oil?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"A finishing olive oil is an extra virgin olive oil added after cooking, just before serving, so its aroma, bitterness and peppery finish reach the plate without heat.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Can I also cook with Lumìa?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes. Lumìa suits everyday cooking, including sautéing and roasting. 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