Academia Barilla Extra Virgin Olive Oils are made exclusively with handpicked olives, harvested at the perfect degree of maturity, yielding small amounts of superior quality olive oil and freshness in every bottle. Each Academia Barilla Extra Virgin Olive Oil is carefully selected each year among Italy?s top crops, to consistently guarantee only the very best Italy has to offer. All Academia Barilla Extra Virgin Olive Oils have extremely low acidity levels, ranging from 0.1% - 0.7%. The Aroma is fresh, with hints of ripe olive, caper and yellow pepper.