Taralinga Estate's Robusto Monocultivar Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Price per litre

Taralinga Estate's Robusto is a single-varietal extra virgin olive oil pressed from 100% Picual olives harvested at peak maturity in March 2024 on the family-run Mornington Peninsula estate. Cold-pressed within hours of harvest to preserve freshness.

Awards & Certifications:

2024 Australian International Olive Awards (AIOA) - Gold medal, Class 3 (Score: 86)

Terroir: Grown on the Terra Rossa soils of the southern Mornington Peninsula, the estate benefits from cool maritime breezes and free-draining slopes, imparting a distinctive minerality.

Tasting Notes: On the nose, vibrant aromas of ripe tomato, tropical fruits, fresh-cut grass, and savory herbs unfold. The palate reveals a harmonious balance of tomato leaf, juicy spinach, freshly cracked black pepper and mint, underpinned by light, mouth-coating texture. Medium bitterness and peppery heat lead to a lingering green finish.

Usage: Ideal for dipping artisan bread or drizzling over grilled meats, roasted vegetables and salads to impart a burst of flavor and health-promoting polyphenols.

Harvest & Production: Hand-harvested at dawn, cold-pressed within 2 hours to ensure freshness.

Estimated Flavor Profile

Sensory Profile

Fruitiness 5.2

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

Bitterness 3.2

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

Pungency 3.8

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

Polyphenols 5.3

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 fig leaf artichoke bitter herbs

Estimated Based on profiles for: Picual .