Hihi Estate Leccino Extra Virgin Olive Oil

2025 release 2 releases on record
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Hihi Estate Leccino Extra Virgin Olive Oil offers a green, unctuous profile with pronounced grassy and artichoke notes, finishing with a robust peppery kick. This New Zealand oil from Northland's Leccino olives is ideal for drizzling over whole grain toast, ripe red tomatoes, and fresh basil leaves.

Sensory: Lab Profile

Flavor & Structure

Sensory Profile

Fruitiness 4.3
Fruitiness refers to the aroma and taste of fresh, ripe or green olives in the oil.
Bitterness 3.5
Bitterness is a positive sensory attribute of an EVOO. It can also signal the presence of phenolic compounds, which have antioxidant properties.
Pungency 3.5
Pungency is the pleasant peppery or spicy sensation experienced at the back of the throat when tasting olive oil.
Polyphenols 4
Polyphenols are compounds found in plant-based foods, such as fruits, vegetables, herbs, tea, dark chocolate and EVOO. They act as antioxidants and protect you from cellular damage and decreases your risk of issues like cancer, diabetes, and heart disease.
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Estimated Based on profiles for: Leccino .

Evidence over time

Release History

2 releases
2026 Predicted
Expected: June 2026
Varieties
2024
Producer Notes

The oil presents a green, unctuous profile with pronounced grassy and artichoke notes, finishing with a robust peppery kick.

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