Frantoio Franci Moraiolo 100ML Sample
This robust intensity extra virgin olive oil produced from green Moraiolo olives has notable aromas of artichoke and mint. Gold award winner in 2019 from Monocultivar Olive Oil. Try pairing with carpaccio and mushrooms.
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: Moraiolo
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.
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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Carpaccio
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Mushrooms
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Legumes/Pulses
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Soups & Stews
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Red Meat
Aromas
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Artichoke
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Mint
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Green Herbs
Tasting Notes
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Artichoke
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Green Herbs
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Almonds
Produced exclusively from hand-picked Moraiolo olives grown in the hills of Montenero d’Orcia in Tuscany by internationally renowned producer, Frantoio Franci. An intense, pungent, herbaceous oil rich in notes of artichoke and chicory, complemented by hints of mint and black pepper. Its flavor is ample and complex with a great intensity of bitter and spicy notes. The herbaceous aftertaste of artichoke, chicory and almond dominates a complexity of vegetable hints and a long persistence of smooth aromatic notes.
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2019Monocultivar Olive Oil Gold
Frantoio Franci
Founded in 1958, Frantoio Franci is located in Montenero d'Orcia, a small hilltop town on the slopes of the Amiata Mountains overlooking the splendid valley of the River Orcia. In that year the brothers Franco and Fernando Franci purchased the famous Villa Magra olive grove, proceeding to transform the old barn into an oil mill where they continue to produce some of the most outstanding oils in Tuscany today.
Winning prestigious awards year after year from the likes of the Slow Food Guide, Flos Olei, and the Maestri Oleari, the most prestigious international olive oil competition, Frantoio Franci continues to honor their commitment to producing true, genuine quality extra virgin olive oils without compromise.
Recent International Awards
Awarded by accredited organizations.
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2019Monocultivar Olive Oil Gold
Frantoio Franci
Founded in 1958, Frantoio Franci is located in Montenero d'Orcia, a small hilltop town on the slopes of the Amiata Mountains overlooking the splendid valley of the River Orcia. In that year the brothers Franco and Fernando Franci purchased the famous Villa Magra olive grove, proceeding to transform the old barn into an oil mill where they continue to produce some of the most outstanding oils in Tuscany today.
Winning prestigious awards year after year from the likes of the Slow Food Guide, Flos Olei, and the Maestri Oleari, the most prestigious international olive oil competition, Frantoio Franci continues to honor their commitment to producing true, genuine quality extra virgin olive oils without compromise.
