Nocellara Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Harvest: 2023
Country / Region: Italy / Sicily
Intensity: Medium - Robust
Description: A coveted variety native to Sicily! The Nocellara is a common Sicilian varietal that has a firm meaty flesh. It is prized for this and is commonly prepared and cured for use as a table olive, but is also prized for its great quality and fragrant oil. Pressed in only a few short hours after being harvested, this Early Harvest olive oil from Sicily captures all the flavours of the Nocellara varietal and the essence of southern Italy.
Tasting Profile / Serving Suggestions: Flavour characteristics for this year's harvest include floral undertones and notes of creamy green almond. Lingering astringency and Szechuan peppercorn on the finish. Great with warm dishes, legumes, soups and meats!
Chemical Analysis at time of crush:
| Free Fatty Acids (FFA): |
0.15% |
| Peroxides: |
5.19 mEqO2/kg |
| Oleic Acid: |
72.85 |
| BIOphenols: |
380.95 mg caffeic acid/kg |
| DAG: |
96.4 |
| PPP: |
< 0.6 |
| Squalene: |
8601.1 ppm |
| a-Tocopherols: |
197.4 ppm |
| Smoke Point: |
375 °F / 191 °C |
| Harvest / Crush Date: |
2023 / November |
Sensory Evaluation:
Fruitiness: 5.5
Bitterness: 3.5
Pungency: 4.0
Certifications:
Ultra Premium
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.
