Frantoi Cutrera - Secret Degli Iblei - Extra Virgin Olive Oil - Sicilian D.O.P Certified Italian, Pure 2022/23 Early Harvest First Cold Pressed, High In Polyphenols, 24.5 Fl Oz (Pack of 2)

This EVOO came packaged extremely well and about a year into its best by date (which is usual for non Novello). Upon opening it smelled fresh and grassy. The taste is quite vegetal, green bell pepper, peppery kick. It’s a robust EVOO but not the most robust you can get. It’s quite different from the usual fruity/ buttery EVOOs. This is great for pastas, pizzas, fish, and salads. Any dish with a fresh and simple taste, add a drizzle of this and it elevates it immediately. I would not use it for red meats, stews, or poultry dishes. The bottle itself is a good size and quality. And the cost for this oil is about average for the quality. I can’t say for the exact polyphenols amount in this batch as it’s not listed anywhere but based on the slightly bitter/ peppery kick I’d say it’s probably somewhere between 250-500 mg/kg, which is considered high.

Für uns das beste Olivenöl

So we usually bring back olive oil from small producers that we visit in Tuscany. We were running low so I ordered a few different brands on Amazon and I have to say this olive oil is as good or better than anything I’ve brought back from Italy myself. Really pronounced nutty and herbaceous flavors, great color and the aroma is to die for. I’ll be ordering again and again and again.. large bottle doesn’t even last a month in my house.

für mich ein absolut toller frischer Geschmack

It makes me feel better with Certificate of DOP . I can trust it is real Virgin olive oil. And it solidifies when I keep in refrigerator that proves it is pure - no added other chip oil and chemicals to look and taste like pure virgin olive oil. I m glad it is pure that I drink it 3 table spoons everyday.