TESORO Olive Oil Review: Why It’s My 2025 Sensory Product of the Year

I am beyond excited to share that the TESORO Olive Oil by FEUDO DISISA was named Rooted & Refined Living's 2025 Sensory Experience 2025 Product of the Year.

Olive tree from the FEUDO DISISA estate.

I started exploring Italian Olive Oils from a struggle to find a good balsamic vinegar. The short version is I spoke with Louie from Extra Virgin Olio by Madge & Louie, a United States based importer of Italian Olive Oils and Vinegars. Through that conversation, he turned me on to a world of Italian Olive Oils that made everything taste better. The full story can be read at The Olive Oil Conversation That Transformed My Kitchen.

During the last few years, I tried many fantastic Italian Olive Oils from Madge and Louie's. The one that stood above the rest was TESORO. The Sicilian based FEDUO DISISA, which also has a line of award-winning wines, has something really special with TESORO and offers an unparalleled sensory experience. The first thing that you come in contact with is the sleek and elegant look of the black bottle with the gold lettering, giving it a premium feel. The taste is a smooth, complex flavor, with hints of artichoke, and a peppery finish. TESORO also has a great pairing versatility with pastas, caprese, meats and fish.

TESORO embodies what we strive for at Rooted & Refined Living. In a world increasingly shaped by technology and AI, people are craving more sensory based experiences.

To the Rooted & Refined Living customers, Madge and Louie's and I worked together to offer a special discount code of 10% off $150 or more (for new customers only) so you can have your own Olive Oil and Vinegar sensory experience (and maybe to stock up on TESORO). At checkout, use the code Rooted-Refined Living.

Also, for those in the US, I highly recommend reaching out to Louie to change the way you experience olive oils and if you are ever in Sicily, visit FEUDO DISISA for some olive oil and wine tasting. In fact, Louie, and his wife Tina may also offer Olive Oil tours in Italy and you may just get to stop by FEUDO DISISA.

As a point of reflection, I have been writing about products that elevate your sensory experience for the last 6 months. To date, I have published 10 stories, based on all products I personally use and love. All of these products are amazing in their own right. As I was deciding on the Product of the Year, TESORO stood out based on how it helped elevate our cooking experience across so many dishes including pastas, caprese, steaks and fish, just to name a few.

Buon appetito! Congrats again to FEUDO DISISA!

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The Rooted & Refined Living Standard: Unlike traditional review sites, my selection process for Product of the Year involves personal use of multiple Italian olive oils for 5 years of daily use. My family and I personally use TESORO on pastas, meats, caprese and my favorite, bread dipping. This award is a view into what we use at the Fiore dinner table (and most of the time kitchen counter).

Selection Process Transparency: FEUDO DISISA and Extra Virgin Olio by Madge & Louie did not have any input in this decision, nor was I compensated for this award selection. As shared on previous posts, some of the links are affiliate links. If you purchase through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products I truly love and use myself.