Cuvee Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Harvest: 2024
Country / Region: Portugal
Intensity: Mild - Medium
Description: The Portuguese Organic Cuvee is comprised of exceedingly rare Northern Portuguese dry farmed traditional varieties including the Madural, Negrinha and Cobrancosa from the rich Douro valley region. This oil is well-balanced and displays notes of tomato leaf and green almond with a creamy mouth feel and pleasing pepper finish indicative of Northern non-irrigated trees. A well-balanced, versatile olive oil - suitable for a variety of hot & cold dishes.
Tasting Profile / Serving Suggestions: The Portuguese Organic Cuvee is comprised of exceedingly rare Northern Portuguese dry farmed traditional varieties including the Madural, Negrinha and Cobrancosa from the rich Douro valley region. This oil is well-balanced and displays notes of tomato leaf and green almond with a creamy mouth feel and pleasing pepper finish indicative of Northern non-irrigated trees. A well-balanced, versatile olive oil - suitable for a variety of hot & cold dishes.
Chemical Analysis at time of crush:
| Free Fatty Acids (FFA): |
0.25% |
| Peroxides: |
3.7 mEqO2/kg |
| Oleic Acid: |
75.15 |
| BIOphenols: |
238.50 mg caffeic acid/kg |
| DAG: |
90.0 |
| PPP: |
1.0 |
| Squalene: |
6047.80 ppm |
| a-Tocopherols: |
271.0 ppm |
| Smoke Point: |
355 °F / 180 °C |
| Harvest / Crush Date: |
2024 / November |
Sensory Evaluation:
Fruitiness: 4.3
Bitterness: 3.3
Pungency: 3.4
Certifications:
Ultra Premium
USDA Organic
Non GMO Project Verified
Size: 200ml / 375ml / 750ml
Packaging: Elegantly presented in a dark glass bottle to help prevent exposure to harmful UV light.
NOTE: We bottle only upon receipt of your online order, or in front of you in-store.
