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Olive Boutique Nocellara Medium Extra Virgin Olive Oil

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Olive Boutique Medium Plus Extra Virgin Olive Oil is a medium-intensity oil sourced from olives harvested in Riebeek Kasteel, Western Cape. It received a Silver Award at the SA Olive Awards 2024 and is known for its strong peppery notes, balanced fruity profile, and slight bitterness. The oil reflects the region's terroir, with clean, fresh characteristics influenced by the area's soil and climate.

Monovarietal Harvest Date On Bottle

Sensory Analysis

Sensory Profile

Fruitiness 4

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

Bitterness 3.7

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

Pungency 4

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

Polyphenols 5.9

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.

green tomato artichoke fresh herbs grass strong pepper

Measured Sensory analysis from laboratory testing.

Release History

1 releases

2026 Predicted

Expected: August 2026

Sensory Profile

Fruitiness4

Bitterness3.7

Pungency4

Varieties

Nocellara del Belice

2025

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Producer Notes

This olive oil receives a medium rating with balanced fruitiness, bitterness, and pepperiness (all scoring around 4/5), offering good complexity. It features pleasant green olive, grassy, almond, tomato, and herbaceous characteristics.