Frantoio Bonamini DOP Veneto Valpolicella 100ML Sample
This medium intensity extra virgin olive oil produced from green Grignano olives has notable aromas of green herbs and mint. Gold award winner in 2022 from L'Orciolo d'Oro. Try pairing with garden salads and roasted/grilled veg.
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: Grignano, Favarol
There are hundreds of olive tree varieties, each with its own distinct taste and aromas.
Intensity: Medium
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.
Acidity (%): 0.36
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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Garden Salads
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Roasted/Grilled Veg
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Grilled Fish
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White Meat
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Soft Cheese
Aromas
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Green Herbs
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Mint
Tasting Notes
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Green Herbs
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Mint
Produced in limited quantities from Grignano and Favarol variety olives harvested in late October, this wonderful extra virgin olive oil is the flagship product for Frantoio Bonamini, with regional certification from Veneto Valpolicella ensuring excellent quality. A light and fruity oil, it has aromas of lettuce, celery, basil and mint. On the palate you'll find a rich, creamy oil with vegetal notes, slight bitterness and a touch of spice at the finish. Excellent with vegetables, white meat, risotto, seafood and soft cheeses.
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2022L'Orciolo d'Oro Gold
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2021Flos Olei Best In Class
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2021NYIOOC Gold
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2020Flos Olei Best In Class
Frantoio Bonamini
Located in the countryside northeast of Verona in the province of Veneto, a region well-known for quality wines (such as Amorone della Valpolicella), Bonamini grows their olive trees across terraces and high hills not suited to grape cultivation. This family-run business is managed by Giancarlo & Sabrina Bonamini, whose trees include native varieties Grignano and Favarol, in addition to the more common Italian varieties Frantoio, Leccino and Moraiolo.
The weather of Northern Italy exposes the trees to cold winters, which results in olive fruit with unique sensory characteristics. All the olives are hand harvested due to the challenging terrain, and then crushed cold the same day of harvest to create elegant and aromatic extra virgin olive oils.
Recent International Awards
Awarded by accredited organizations.
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2022L'Orciolo d'Oro Gold
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2021Flos Olei Best In Class
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2021NYIOOC Gold
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2020Flos Olei Best In Class
Frantoio Bonamini
Located in the countryside northeast of Verona in the province of Veneto, a region well-known for quality wines (such as Amorone della Valpolicella), Bonamini grows their olive trees across terraces and high hills not suited to grape cultivation. This family-run business is managed by Giancarlo & Sabrina Bonamini, whose trees include native varieties Grignano and Favarol, in addition to the more common Italian varieties Frantoio, Leccino and Moraiolo.
The weather of Northern Italy exposes the trees to cold winters, which results in olive fruit with unique sensory characteristics. All the olives are hand harvested due to the challenging terrain, and then crushed cold the same day of harvest to create elegant and aromatic extra virgin olive oils.
