{"product_id":"olive-oil-for-bread-dipping","title":"8 Good Reasons to Buy Our Olive Oil for Bread Dipping","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLumìa, our olive oil for bread dipping, is 100% Italian early-harvest extra virgin olive oil with walnut husk, red apple and a peppery finish that holds its own against warm, crusty bread.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOlive oil for bread dipping, an extra virgin olive oil poured into a shallow dish and served raw with bread, should be chosen for flavor, because on bread you taste the oil and nothing else. A refined or “light” olive oil tastes of very little; a fresh extra virgin olive oil brings aroma, bitterness and pepper. 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 Olive Oil for Bread Dipping\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. Tastes Complete on Bread With Nothing Added\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dipping oil, the oil poured into a dish and served raw with bread, is the whole flavor of the bite: nothing cooks it and nothing hides it. Lumìa is made to be enjoyed that way, a small dish, a warm slice and nothing else. Learn how to judge an oil this way 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;\"\u003e2. Extra Virgin, Not “Regular” Olive Oil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtra virgin olive oil, the highest grade defined by the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.internationaloliveoil.org\/olive-world\/olive-oil\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eInternational Olive Council\u003c\/a\u003e, is extracted by mechanical means only and must be fruity and free of defects. Oil sold simply as “olive oil” blends refined and virgin oils and tastes much milder. On bread, where the oil is tasted raw, that difference is the point.\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, Right From the Dish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAroma, the fragrance an oil releases at room temperature and on warm bread, is the first thing guests notice at the table. Lumìa brings \u003cstrong\u003ewalnut husk\u003c\/strong\u003e, a green nutty note, and \u003cstrong\u003ered apple\u003c\/strong\u003e, a ripe, rounded fruitiness. See how the same oil performs beyond bread in 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\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.4;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;margin:18px 0 8px;\"\u003e4. Wild Chicory and Pepper That Stand Up to Bread\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBitterness and pungency, the two positive attributes recognized alongside fruitiness in 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, give a dipping oil its backbone. Lumìa's \u003cstrong\u003ewild chicory\u003c\/strong\u003e bitterness and peppery finish, the catch at the back of the throat associated with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/437045a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eoleocanthal\u003c\/a\u003e, stay clear against the mild sweetness of bread.\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. A Natural Match for Balsamic Vinegar of Modena IGP\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalsamic Vinegar of Modena IGP, a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/EN\/TXT\/?uri=CELEX:32009R0583\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eprotected geographical indication registered by the European Union in 2009\u003c\/a\u003e, is the classic partner for oil on the table. A few drops of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/milantruffle.com\/products\/balsamic-vinegar-of-modena-igp-250ml\"\u003eBalsamic Vinegar of Modena IGP\u003c\/a\u003e on the surface of Lumìa add sweet-sour depth to the oil's green notes. Do not stir: each piece of bread picks up both.\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, are what make a fresh extra virgin oil taste alive on bread. Lumìa's 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\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.4;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;margin:18px 0 8px;\"\u003e7. A Bottle Sized for the Table\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 500 mL dark-glass bottle, a format that limits light exposure, holds about 33 servings of one tablespoon each, enough for an oil that goes on the table at every meal. Early harvested in Fall 2025 and cold-extracted in Italy, Lumìa is equally at home in the pan.\u003c\/p\u003e\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 extra virgin olive oil, cold-extracted in Italy and selected by a family with olive groves in Palma di Montechiaro and Pozzallo, Sicily, where bread and fresh oil have shared the table for generations.\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 to Serve Lumìa for Bread Dipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBread:\u003c\/strong\u003e a crusty loaf with an open crumb, such as ciabatta or a country loaf, sliced and lightly warmed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOil:\u003c\/strong\u003e about one tablespoon per person in a wide, shallow dish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalt:\u003c\/strong\u003e a pinch of flaky sea salt sprinkled on top.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalsamic (optional):\u003c\/strong\u003e a few drops of Balsamic Vinegar of Modena IGP on the surface, not stirred in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHerbs and garlic (optional):\u003c\/strong\u003e taste the oil plain first, then add dried oregano, chili flakes or a little grated garlic. Mix only what you will serve, and do not keep leftovers with fresh garlic at room temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaking focaccia at home? See our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/milantruffle.com\/products\/olive-oil-for-baking\"\u003eolive oil for baking\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:20px;line-height:1.3;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;margin:24px 0 16px;\"\u003eQuick Questions About Olive Oil for Bread Dipping\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 the best olive oil for bread dipping?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtra virgin olive oil with a clear, fresh flavor. Because the oil is tasted raw, choose one with fruitiness, some bitterness and a peppery finish rather than a refined or light olive oil.\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 use regular olive oil for dipping bread?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can, but it tastes much milder. Regular olive oil is a blend of refined and virgin olive oils; extra virgin olive oil keeps the aroma, bitterness and pepper that make bread dipping worthwhile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.4;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;margin:18px 0 8px;\"\u003eWhat do you put in olive oil for bread dipping?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with a pinch of flaky sea salt. Add a few drops of balsamic vinegar, black pepper, dried oregano, chili flakes or a little garlic if you like. Taste the oil plain first, so the additions support it instead of covering it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.4;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;margin:18px 0 8px;\"\u003eDo Italians dip bread in olive oil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Italy, bread and oil usually meet as bruschetta or fettunta, toasted bread rubbed with garlic and drizzled with fresh oil, especially when the new harvest arrives. A dish of oil and balsamic for dipping is more common in restaurants outside Italy.\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 olive oil for bread dipping?\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\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHave another question? 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