Village Press Frantoio Extra Virgin Olive Oil

2025 release 2 releases on record

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Verification

Listed

Evidence pending

Best Award

Bronze

68 pts

Phenols

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Antioxidant marker

Freshness

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Frantoio Monovarietal

Cold-pressed from Frantoio olives. Offers robust peppery notes with green leaf, artichoke, and grassy undertones. Balanced acidity (≤0.6%) enhances its fresh, bold character. Grown in Hawke's Bay, North Island, New Zealand. Ideal for heartier dishes, marinades, or drizzling over tomatoes and crusty bread.

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 3.1

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 7

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: Frantoio .

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Release History

2 releases

2025

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Varieties

Frantoio

2024

Producer Notes

Harmonious, complex, and persistent taste; rich, full bodied varietal; robust and pungent with green capsicum, tomato leaf, and grassy character; peppery finish reminiscent of rocket.

Varieties

Frantoio

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