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Frescolio carries a selection of over 60 different kinds of high-quality olive oil and balsamic vinegar that changes with the season THE PERFECT HOLIDAY GIFT WILL SURPRISE AND DELIGHT, AND IT'S EVEN BETTER IF IT'S A FEAST FOR THE SENSES! F rescolio has just what you need to gift some flair to a foodie or person of discerning tastes in your life. It may be just what you're looking for, for that hard to buy for person. "Our products make a fabulous holiday gift, especially since we have four sizes of bottles. Our gift sets made with the small 60ml bottles are always popular for host gifts, and we always put together fantastic, curated gift sets," says general manager Chantal Hogue. Frescolio carries a selection of over 60 different kinds of high-quality olive oil and balsamic vinegar that changes with the season to ensure freshness. But the best part is, you can try before you buy. "Customers can come into any of our three locations to taste each product they're interested in before choosing a bottle size and taking it home," Hogue says. And if you have no idea where to begin, allow the three certified olive oil sommeliers on Frescolio's management team to guide you through the process and help you find the right flavours to accompany your preferred palate pleasers or dress up an old favourite. The CEO, general manager and operations manager have all received certification from the Olive Oil Times Education Lab. "We're trained by experts to be able to identify defects in olive oil, recognize positive characteristics, and to understand how the highest-quality olive oil is made and can be used. During the course, we were trained and tested to use a specific olive oil sensory assessment to ensure our products meet the international standards," she explains. frescolio.ca The highest quality olive oils and balsamic vinegars make amazing gis! 929 Corydon Ave 204-505-1455 1530 Regent Ave 204-504-4200 1604 St Mary's Rd 204-615-3885 BY KRISTIN MARAND Frescolio is the first and only olive oil and balsamic vinegar tasting bar in Winnipeg. It is also a family run business with a 10 year history and a dedication to sustainable packaging. "Since the beginning we've offered a robust bottle return program that has really helped to reduce waste. Customers can bring back their 200ml, 375ml, and 750ml Frescolio bottles without having to wash them, we give them $1 back per bottle, then wash and sanitize the bottles before re-using them in the store" says Hogue. SAVOUR MANITOBA | WINTER 23 37

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