Olive Oil Italy
Extra Virgin
FRANTOIO FRANCI
VILLA MAGRA GRAND CRU

98 p. Flos Olei

One of the best olive oils in Italy produced by Frantoio Franci, a small, multi-award-winning olive farm in Val D'Orca, Tuscany. Extra virgin, gently cold pressed olive oil derived from the famous Frantoio variety. From pesticide-free cultivation. Harvested by hand and mechanically. Early harvest. 500ml

Variety: Frantoio
Cultivated in Val D'Orca, Siena, Tuscany, Italy
From the Frantoio Franci olive farm (65ha, 15,000 trees, 13,100L p. a.)
Flos Olei Rating: 98 points (2015)
Tastes aromatic, fruity, lush and sweet at the start, balanced, very pleasant bitter notes, long-lasting spiciness of black pepper, mushrooms on the finish
Excellent with bruschetta with tomatoes, octopus, grilled porcini mushrooms, salads, baked radicchio, lentil puree, pasta bolognese, blue fish gratin, grilled lamb, beef tartare, matured hard cheese.
Harvested October to November 2021, harvested by hand and mechanically

€34.90

500 ml

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€69.80 / 1 l

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Finest Origin - Highest Grade

Variety: Frantoio

Origin: Val D'Orca, Siena (Prov.), Tuscany (Reg.), Italy

Olive farm: Frantoio Franci (65ha, 15,000 trees, 13,100 litres p. a.)

Harvest: October to November 2021, hand harvest and mechanical harvest

Flos Olei rating: 98 points, 2015

Other awards: Extravoglio Guide 2021, Top Score 97/100; Olio Award 2021 - Der Feinschmecker; Top Score 97/100, Extravoglio Guide 2021; Dubai Olive Oil Competition 2020, Gold Medal; New York International Olive Oil Competition 2019, Gold Award, category 'Light Fruity'; Evooleum International Competition 2019, Top 100, score 88/100; Extravoglio Guide 2019, Top Score 97/100

Flavour: Aromatic and fruity, lush and sweet on the palate, well-balanced, very pleasant bitter notes, long-lasting spiciness of black pepper, porcini mushrooms on the finish

Aroma: Elegant and complex, with floral notes and black cherry nuances, plus aromatic freshness of green almond, kiwi and artichoke

Colour: Green with a golden yellow shimmer

Dishes: Bruschetta with tomatoes, octopus, grilled porcini mushrooms, salads, baked radicchio, lentil purée, pasta Bolognese, blue fish gratin, grilled lamb, beef tartare, mature hard cheese

Low acidity (valence): 0.18% (limit for "extra virgin" <0.8%)

Low peroxide value (freshness): 3.1 meq O2/kg (limit for "extra virgin" < 20 meq O2/kg)

Total polyphenol content: >540 mg/kg (premium oils >250 mg/g, peak values 500-800 mg/kg)

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Awards

There are a number of important national and international olive oil competitions around the world, but the Italian guide Flos Olei stands out from them all. It can be considered the best reference for judging the world's best oils. Every year, the 500 best oils in the world are rated out of 100 points. Additionally, there are 20 clearly defined award categories including the oil itself, certain characteristics and farming techniques. The editorial team consists of certified and experienced Italian olive oil tasters as well as their international network.

Sol d'Oro Northern Hemisphere International Competition 2021, Sol d'oro, Kategorie 'Monocultivar'
Extravoglio Guide 2021, Top Score 97/100 - Olio Award 2021 - Der Feinschmecker
Gambero Rosso Guide Oils of Italy 2021, Two Red Leaves, Kategorie 'Monocultivar Frantoio
5 Gocce Award - Guide "L'Olio", Bibenda Editore 2021
Bio Competition, Gold, 2021 - Monocultivar Olive Oil 2021
Top Score 97/100, Extravoglio Guide 2021
Dubai Olive Oil Competition 2020, Gold Medaille
Guide Oli d'Italia 2020, Gambero Rosso, 3 Leaves and Best Monocultivar 2020
Monocultivar Olive Oil 2020 Competition, Top Gold 2020
Guide "L'Olio", Bibenda Editore 2020, 5 Gocce Award - Top Score 97/100, Extravoglio Guide 2020
New York International Olive Oil Competition 2019, Gold Award, Kategorie 'Light Fruity'.
Evooleum International Competition 2019, Top 100, score 88/100
Guide Oli d'Italia, Gambero Rosso 2019, 3 Foglie Award
L'Olio Guides, Bibenda Editore 2019, 5 Gocce Award
Extravoglio Guide 2019, Top Score 97/100

Flos Olei reviews

The Toscano from Frantoio Franci was awarded 98 points in 2015. The farm has repeatedly received very high scores in recent years.

Olive Farm

Deep in the heart of Tuscany, the Val D'Orcia is tucked away in the region of Siena. The picturesque landscape with flat plains and captivating rolling hills has inspired artists since at least the Renaissance to create beautiful paintings. The Val D'Orcia became a UNESCO World Culture Heritage Site since 2004.

The Villa Magra has been home to the olive farm of the Franti family since 1958. The farm is located on the slopes of the Amiata Mountains above the Val D'Orcia and encompasses over 65ha with approximately 15,000 olive trees. As a family-operated farm, Frantoio Franci made a commitment to producing the best extra virgin olive oils that have won the Leone d'Oro Award on 3 separate occasions since 1999.

Cultivation & Processing

The olives for Franci Villa Magra Grand Cru come from Collina di Montenero d'Orcia near Grossetto, Tuscany and are cultivated at an altitude of about 350-450 metres, sustainably and without pesticides. The harvest is carried out by hand and mechanically early in the second half of October, when the olives are still fresh and green.

Villa Magra Gran Cru

The evolution of the brand's production philosophy helps it to develop new goals, allowing the concept of Cru to take shape. In 2000, Villa Magra Gran Cru was born, an oil produced in Chiusello, a tiny area of the olive grove where soil and vegetation have very special characteristics.

This particular olive oil is the result of careful selection and attention, characterised by its elegance, softness and aromas, as well as an exceptional chemical framework.

Villa Magra Gran Cru is produced only in the best vintages and is marketed only in numbered bottles with a maximum quantity of 2,100 litres.

Nutritional Values

Storage

Because this oil oxidises easily, it should be stored in a cool, dark place and closed tightly.

Serving Suggestion

Food for everyday consumption

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