Frantoio Franci Villa Magra Grand Cru 100ML Sample
This robust-intensity extra virgin olive oil produced from Frantoio olives has notable aromas of almonds and artichoke. Gold award winner in 2022 from Il Magnifico. Try pairing with bitter green 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: Frantoio
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 (%): 0.14
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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Bitter Green Salads
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Roasted/Grilled Veg
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Red Meat
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Aged Cheese
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Soups & Stews
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Pizza
Aromas
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Almonds
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Artichoke
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Floral
Tasting Notes
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Almonds
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Artichoke
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Floral
Produced from 100% Frantoio variety olives hand-picked in October in the hills of Montenero d’Orcia. This oil features a fresh, intensely grassy aroma, predominant of artichoke, cardoon and green almond, enhanced by floral and cherry hints which create an extremely complex bouquet. Its flavor is round and strong with decisive spicy and bitter undertones. Use to contrast the sweet flavor of potatoes, beans, chickpeas and vegetables in general; on red meat or strong-flavored fish; with fresh cheese, such as ravaggiolo and mozzarella; and is excellent on spinach and ricotta tortelli, or with plain rice and pasta with thin slivers of parmesan.
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2022Il Magnifico Gold
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2022Monocultivar Olive Oil Best In Class
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2022Gambero Rosso Oli d’Italia Gold
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2020L'Orciolo d'Oro 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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2022Il Magnifico Gold
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2022Monocultivar Olive Oil Best In Class
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2022Gambero Rosso Oli d’Italia Gold
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2020L'Orciolo d'Oro 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.
