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Olive Boutique Frantoio Leccino Medium Extra Virgin Olive Oil

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Cold-pressed within 6 hours of harvest. Medium intensity with balanced fruitiness, bitterness, and pronounced pepperiness. Flavours of green olives and tomato. Winner of the 2024 SA Olive Award Silver Medal. Ideal for sautéing, roasting, and marinades.

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Sensory Analysis

Sensory Profile

Fruitiness 4.6

Fruitiness refers to the aroma and taste of fresh, ripe or green olives in the oil.

Bitterness 4.1

Bitterness is a positive sensory attribute of an EVOO. It can also signal the presence of phenolic compounds, which have antioxidant properties.

Pungency 4.2

Pungency is the pleasant peppery or spicy sensation experienced at the back of the throat when tasting olive oil.

Polyphenols 5.5

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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Measured Sensory analysis from laboratory testing.

Release History

2 releases

2026 Predicted

Expected: August 2026

Sensory Profile

Fruitiness4.6

Bitterness4.1

Pungency4.2

Varieties

Leccino, Frantoio

2025

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Producer Notes

Offers good complexity with prominent flavours of green olives, grass, artichoke, almond and herbs. It received a medium overall rating with moderate fruitiness (4.6), bitterness (4.1) and pepperiness (4.2).