Variety: Frantoio, Moraiolo
Origin: Foligno, Perugia (Prov.), Umbria (Reg.), Italy
Olive Farm: Azienda Agricola Viola (65ha, 22,000 trees, 350hl p. a.)
Harvest: October/November 2024/2025, hand-picked with manual or hand-guided combs
Flos Olei Rating: 2025 - 100 points
Other awards: 2 Leaves in Gambero Rosso's 'Oli d'Italia' guide (2022/21); Best EVO Oil of Umbria 2022; an Extra Gold Medal at the BIOL Prize (2022/21); Two Stars from the 'Il Magnifico' guide (2022); Slow Food's 'Grande Olio Slow' 2021; and Gold Organic at Japan's JOOP 2021, and recognition from A.I.R.O (International Association of Olive Oil Restaurants).
Flavour: Delicate and full-bodied, characterised by herbal tones of thistle, fragrant notes of mint and spicy nuances of black pepper and cinnamon, well-defined and balanced with a hint of bitterness
Aroma: appealing and elegant with herbal notes reminiscent of artichoke, white almond and sage, complemented by fragrant notes of rosemary and wild mint
Shade: green with golden reflections
Suitable for: Raw vegetable starters, bean salads, yellow pumpkin soup, fried squid, saltwater fish, fresh mushroom dishes, medium-aged cheeses, preparing fruit tarts, apple strudel and chocolate biscuits
Low Acidity (Value): 0.14% (threshold for "extra virgin": less than 0.8%)
Low Peroxide Value (freshness): 1.6 meq O2/kg (threshold for "extra virgin": less than 20 meq O2/kg)
Total Polyphenol Content: N/A