Description
Country of Origin: Portugal
Robust Intensity
Crush Date: October 2023
TASTING NOTES
This ever popular antioxidant powerhouse is loaded with 181 ppm of healthful Oleocanthal which lends this oil its powerful pepperiness. It is unique and complex with tropical fruit characteristics, a sweet berry center and fiery Szechuan peppercorn finish/lingering spicy mouth feel. Low bitterness.
Our partner producer (SAOV) in Portugal is using a high vacuum during malaxation to remove all of the oxygen in this processing stage where the oil spends the most time and is most prone to oxidation. This cutting edge and very technical method preserves the phenolic content, the overall chemistry plus the flavor characteristics while reducing other oxidation markers.
*Biophenols: 613.28 ppm FFA: 0.16
Oleic Acid: 77.98 Peroxide: 4.01
DAGs: 95.2 *PPP: <0.7
Squalene: 2,890.6 A-Tocopherols: 365.1
*As measured at the time of crush
Pairings
All our Ultra Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oils are supremely capable at blending with any of the vinegars we offer. They also create incredible dishes on their own and excel in sautéing, frying, marinades, salads and a whole host of other culinary applications. EVOO has a relatively high smoke point, contrary to some information you may have heard!
