Considering Costco is a "big box" store and is able to negotiate good prices by volume purchasing, I'm entirely surprised and delighted at the quality of its Italian imported balsamic and olive oil. I really believe it is passing along the good deal to its customers.
For very fair prices, they sell the best balsamic I have yet tried outside of Italy, and it has been aged for 15 years, not the typical 5 or occasional 10 years that are readily available in the US. Even compared to the equally inexpensive Trader Joe's 10 year balsamic, Costco has the superior product.
The olio nuovo is just what you might expect from a new Tuscan olive oil, grassy with a spicy finish. It's a steal at just under $12. Be sure to look for it this coming winter.
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