This truffle oil is made from genuine Ligurian Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Highest quality truffle oil is best achieved by balancing the truffle infusion with this less assertive, more delicate Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Most truffle oils are made with cheap pure oil, particularly Umbrian, resulting in a heavy truffle aroma but low quality oil overall. The white truffles used in infusing this oil are unearthed only near the oldest oak trees. The most aromatic of these are steeped in the oil for 24 days. A small quantity of natural truffle essence may then be added to perfect balance. The result: pungent, woodsy perfume of truffles with the best underlying Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Add its earthy flavor to pasta, risotto,sauces,mushrooms,cheese dishes, omelets and scrambled eggs.