Stefani Estate's Early Harvest Yarra Valley Frantoio Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Stefani Estate produces this Extra Virgin Olive Oil from the Frantoio variety, harvested early when olives are 60% green and 40% black. This method results in lower yield but higher polyphenol and antioxidant content, enhancing shelf life.

The oil is cold pressed using fruit often harvested mid-May in Healesville, Yarra Valley, Victoria. Post-pressing, the oil is transferred to vacuum-sealed stainless steel tanks to minimize oxidation, with sediment removed via decanting for minimal intervention.

Analysis at Modern Olives laboratory confirms it as Extra Virgin Olive Oil, with free fatty acids at just 0.12%.