Frantoio - Leccino Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Harvest: 2023
Country / Region: Chile
Intensity: Robust
Description: Produced in early May, this Frantoio - Leccino blend of two classic Italian varietals creates a wonderfully versatile olive oil with a balanced flavour profile that is appreciated by many palates.
Tasting Profile / Serving Suggestions: This year's Frantoio - Leccino, a blend of two classic Italian varietals, displays a beautifully soft fragrant nose. It is malty, creamy and displays notes of green apple and savoury herbs. On the palate, there is a delayed bitterness and lingering pungency. This beautiful field blend of two classic Italian varietals makes for a truly unique olive oil. Flavour notes include green apple and dandelion greens. Well balanced and loaded with truly unique flavours. Both classic Italian varieties shine in this Chilean harvest.
Chemical Analysis at time of crush:
| Free Fatty Acids (FFA): |
0.18% |
| Peroxides: |
4.57 mEqO2/kg |
| Oleic Acid: |
72.26 |
| BIOphenols: |
523.4 mg caffeic acid/kg |
| DAG: |
92.1 |
| PPP: |
< 0.7 |
| Squalene: |
2980.40 ppm |
| a-Tocopherols: |
371.1 ppm |
| Smoke Point: |
365 °F / 185 °C |
| Harvest / Crush Date: |
2023 / May |
Sensory Evaluation:
Fruitiness: 5.0
Bitterness: 4.5
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.
