Bio-Orto Ogliarola Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Monocultivar: Ogliarola

Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Puglia, Italy.

Profile: With a clear yellow gold colour and light green reflection, Ogliarola Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil gives the palate a pleasant sensation of smoothness, apart from a velvety note, along with delicate bitter and spicy notes. A medium fruity oil which gives off a predominant fresh almond fragrance and subtle sensations of grass, leaf and artichoke.

Analysis:
Polyphenols (mg/kg): 200-250 mg/kg
Acidity (%): 0.2%
Peroxide Value: ~7 meq O2/kg

Harvest time: November (preserved under nitrogen until bottling).

Taste profile: Medium fruitiness with predominant notes of fresh almond, grass, leaf, and artichoke. Pleasant sensation of smoothness with balanced bitter and spicy notes.

Aroma: Delicate and fresh, with subtle sensations of grass, leaf, and artichoke.

Food pairings:
Pairs beautifully with steamed vegetables, salads, soups, and traditional Italian dishes such as pasta and risottos.

Selected awards:
Top 20 in Flos Olei 2023
Gold Award at the New York International Olive Oil Competition 2022
Silver Award at the London International Olive Oil Competitions 2022

About the producers: ‘Bio-Orto is a family-run organic farming business situated in the fertile lands of Apricena, located in the heart of the Gargano National Park in Puglia, Italy. Founded by the Passalacqua family, Bio-Orto manages over 400 hectares of lan and is recognized for their quality extra virgin olive oils, and dedication to sustainable and organic farming practices.’