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De Rustica Estate Chef's Reserve - Intense

Produced by De Rustica Olive Estate — producer profile

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Latest recorded release · 2025

1 award across 1 release

Latest: Gold · SA Olive Awards · 2025

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Formerly known as De Rustica Estate Range Intense Extra Virgin Olive Oil, the Chef's Reserve - Intense is a complex and robust olive oil with a bold flavor profile. A well balanced oil ideal for pairing with hearty dishes such as red meat or robust flavours.

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Release History

2026
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No release has been recorded for this harvest year yet.

2025
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Awards & recognition

2024
Producer Notes
The oil offers notes of grass, artichokes, citrus blossom, and herbs on the nose, followed by radishes, green herbs, and a spicy pungency on the palate. The oil has a clean mouthfeel.
2012
Producer established

De Rustica Olive Estate was established in 2012.

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Sense of place

The oil is listed as coming from a single estate in Oudemuragie Valley, Western Cape, South Africa, giving it a specific farm origin.

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Listed originOudemuragie Valley, Western Cape, South AfricaSingle estate

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