De Carlo Tenuta Torre di Mossa DOP Terra di Bari 100ML Sample
This robust-intensity extra virgin olive oil produced from Coratina olives has notable aromas of olives and grass. Gold award winner in 2023 from Bibenda Guide. Try pairing with meats and legumes/pulses.
Extra Virgin 3.38 fl oz (100ml)
Extra virgin olive oil is the highest quality olive oil. By definition it must have some fruity flavor, zero defects, free fatty acid level below 0.8%, and be derived by cold extraction below 27°C ~ 80°F.
Varietals: Coratina
There are hundreds of olive tree varieties, each with its own distinct taste and aromas.
Intensity: Robust
Intensity correlates to the amount of bitterness and/or pungency experienced when consuming an extra virgin olive oil. An olive oil with little bitterness that creates little to no sensation in the back of the throat is considered mild. A very bitter olive oil that causes a slight burning or spicy sensation in the mouth and throat is robust. We rate intensity between 5 values: Mild, Medium, Medium Robust, Robust and Extreme.
Polyphenols (mg/kg): 624
Polyphenols are antioxidant micronutrients found in plant-based foods. The phenolic concentration in olive oil depends on variables like the variety, ripeness at harvest, extraction methods, etc. Visit our Health Benefits page to learn more.
Acidity (%): 0.18
Acidity is one of the quality parameters set by the IOC for extra virgin olive oil. By definition extra virgin olive oil must have a free fatty acid level below 0.8%. Acidity CANNOT be detected by sensory analysis. This value is always determined by a laboratory.
Harvest Date: Fall 2023
As a fresh food product, properly stored olive oil should be consumed within 2 years from the time of harvest for best flavor. Harvest runs from October through January in Northern Hemisphere regions, and from April through July in Southern Hemisphere regions.
Pairs Well With
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Meats
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Legumes/Pulses
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Carpaccio
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Grilled Breads
Aromas
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Olives
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Grass
Tasting Notes
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Artichoke
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Almonds
A prestigious award-winner and produced in limited production, Torre di Mossa is the historic farm of the De Carlo family and epitomizes the family’s idea of quality. Stone crushed and cold-extracted from Coratina olives this oil is elegant and expansive, characterized by the scent of olives and fresh cut grass as well as hints of artichokes and green almonds. Sweet upon initial impact, it soon reveals an intense, persistent hint of pepper and tickles the taste buds with a persistent sensation of vitality.
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2023Bibenda Guide Gold
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2023Monocultivar Olive Oil Gold
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2022LA International EVOOC Silver
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2022Ercole Olivario Gold
De Carlo
The De Carlo family heritage of the magnificent olives cultivated in their groves can be found in the oldest documents in the archives of Bitritto that date as far back as the 16th century. Today the De Carlo family still produces prized, exclusive oil on its farm in the famous Conca Barese in the Bitritto area. In the 1980s the De Carlos decided to promote the fine quality of their oil by making it known around the world with the firm belief that the development of the company was not incompatible with the long tradition implicit in the De Carlo name.
Today the family uses the most advanced technology while still preserving its traditional, artisanal origins. The new generation, who all share the same passion inherited from their parents, have developed a company policy focused on a short supply chain (most of the raw materials come from their own fields), top quality, great flavor and the very highest levels of customer satisfaction.
Recent International Awards
Awarded by accredited organizations.
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2023Bibenda Guide Gold
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2023Monocultivar Olive Oil Gold
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2022LA International EVOOC Silver
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2022Ercole Olivario Gold
De Carlo
The De Carlo family heritage of the magnificent olives cultivated in their groves can be found in the oldest documents in the archives of Bitritto that date as far back as the 16th century. Today the De Carlo family still produces prized, exclusive oil on its farm in the famous Conca Barese in the Bitritto area. In the 1980s the De Carlos decided to promote the fine quality of their oil by making it known around the world with the firm belief that the development of the company was not incompatible with the long tradition implicit in the De Carlo name.
Today the family uses the most advanced technology while still preserving its traditional, artisanal origins. The new generation, who all share the same passion inherited from their parents, have developed a company policy focused on a short supply chain (most of the raw materials come from their own fields), top quality, great flavor and the very highest levels of customer satisfaction.
