The Ultimate Novello Experience
Anticipated shipping date: 12/09/2024. Preordered items will be shipped separately from in-stock products.
An ocean tanker of fuel for the obsessed. If you're that friend that can't shut up about the incredible thing you ate 5 years ago, this package of 16 super unique oils (!!!) is for you. We used to hear stories about tech companies making cryptic billboard ads to attract math prodigies; if there was ever a specialty food equivalent, buying this product is probably it (careers page here). Someday we'll have to dish out a commemorative coin or temporary tattoos to buyers of this behemothian treasure, but in the meantime you should bust out your passport because you'll be getting stamps in Spain, Italy, Greece and the US with Airbnb stays in Andalucia (3), Catalonia (1), California (1), Abruzzo (1), Puglia (2), Tuscany (2), Lazio (2), Sicily (1), Sardinia (1), Umbria (1) and our founder’s home away from home in Crete (1). Send pics.
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Extra Virgin NOVELLO 14x 500ml (3x 16.9 oz), 1 x 750ml (25.35 oz), 1x 250ml (6.76 oz)
Novello olive oils are a celebration of the beginning of the olive harvest season, produced from the early harvest green olives to create the freshest tasting olive oil available.
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Harvest Date: Fall 2024 (Novello)
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.
ENTELIA NOVELLO: From the season’s first pickings, Entelia Novello is crushed from early harvested Koroneiki olives grown in the PDO certified region of Kolymbari in Western Crete, one of Greece’s most renowned production regions. This very special extra virgin olive oil is a product of love and passion, produced on small family-owned farms at the foothills of the picturesque White Mountains of Western Crete. Harvesting is done by hand of the greenest olives then transported to the mill for crushing within the crucial short hours after picking.The result of this Novello is a supremely fresh oil that is vibrantly emerald green in color with characteristic flavor notes of fresh herbs, green fruits with a hint of artichoke and a spicy, peppery finish. The Greeks enjoy their Novello dipped in freshly baked bread, drizzled over grilled fish and vegetables, boiled legumes and mountain greens, and fish soups.
ACCADEMIA OLEARIA IL NOVELLO: This extra virgin olive oil is made from the first Bosana olives of the new harvest. It boasts a deep green color and a strong, intense flavor with notable bitterness and spiciness, featuring hints of artichoke and tomato leaf. It pairs exceptionally well with bruschetta and pumpkin soup, grilled meat, and fish, and is an excellent choice for dressing salads.
CALIVIRGIN OLIO NUOVO 750ML: This super fresh olive oil crushed from estate-grown Arbequina olives is harvested early from green olives and is the first oil to be bottled of the season. The exceptionally robust, fresh, aromatic, fruity flavor makes it perfect for enjoying over a slice of freshly baked bread, or for hearty dishes such as vegetable stews, grilled meats and vegetables. Experience the true taste of the California olive harvest!
FRANTOI CUTRERA FRESCOLIO NOVELLO W/ SPICE PACK: Harvested early from green olives and bottled soon after crushing, this limited edition olive oil is the true taste of the Sicilian olive harvest. Its fresh, fruity aroma is extraordinarily intense with pronounced notes of fresh aromatic herbs that is characteristic of a freshly produced oil. The full-bodied flavor is rich and enveloping with a spicy and bitter freshness. This oil is exceptional on freshly baked bread with oregano and salt, and perfect on bruschetta, vegetable soups and grilled game, as well as hearty winter dishes such as stews and casseroles.Partially filtered using small cotton filters that retain only larger solid particles, this oil maintains its naturally cloudy appearance, as tiny suspended particles pass through. Over the course of a few months, a small, natural deposit may form at the bottom of the bottle, as is typical with unfiltered or partially filtered olive oils.Includes Sicilian spice packet, perfect for bread dipping!
LLÀGRIMES DEL CANIGÓ OLI DEL RAIG NOVELLO W/ BOX: Cold-extracted unfiltered Novello extra virgin olive oil from green Argudell olives grown in Costa Brava, a coastal region of Catalonia in northeastern Spain. It features a fruity intense flavor with subtle notes of freshly cut grass and a slight spicy touch. Perfect accompaniment for salads, fish, meats, and breads.
FRANTOIO PRUNETI OLIO NUOVO: The original Nuovo from renowned Tuscan producer Frantoio Pruneti is crushed from the season's very first pickings of locally grown Frantoio, Leccino and Moraiolo olives grown in the heart of Chianti. This fresh oil is extraordinarily balanced yet robust with notes of green fruit and sweet vegetables, accompanied by pleasant notes of basil and fennel with a strong peppery finish. Excellent with freshly toasted bread, roasted root vegetables, grilled fish and meats, and hearty soups.
MARINA PALUSCI NOVUS: This unfiltered extra virgin olive oil is made from a blend of excellent Dritta and Leccino olives. It is cold-extracted and bottled immediately after harvest, and features a medium-robust and well-balanced flavor with notes of green almonds, artichoke, and aromatic herbs, finishing with a strong green olive fruitiness. It pairs well with a variety of dishes and shines with bruschetta. For a unique culinary adventure, try drizzling it over Panna Cotta!
NOBLEZA DEL SUR NOVO BY LOLA SAGRA W/ BAG: This exceptional early-harvest extra virgin olive oil from Lola Sagra is produced exclusively from Picual olives grown on Nobleza del Sur's Vista Alegre Farm in the fertile region of Jaén, an area in Southern Spain renowned for its abundant sunshine and unique microclimate. Produced in limited quantities, the olives are harvested early in October and crushed nearby at the family-owned mill, resulting in an oil that is emerald green in color with complex fruity and herbaceous aromas of olive leaf, wheat grass, lavender, tomato, green banana, green almond and green tomato. Sweet on first entry into the mouth, the oil is nicely balanced by the presence of bitter and spicy notes that help develop an elegant persistence. Try this oil on meats, fish and shellfish, pizza, pasta, or drizzled over hearty soups. Item includes gift bag as pictured.
GUGLIELMI FIOR D'O NUOVO W/ BOX: From the farms of Olio Guglielmi in Puglia, Fior D’O is a monocultivar extra virgin olive oil obtained from the first Coratina olives of this year's harvest. The intense aroma of fresh olives and creamy texture in the mouth reveal the rustic and genuine nature of this early harvest oil. Fior D’O retains a unique flavor in which the bitter, the spicy and the fruity unite in perfect harmony. Try serving Fior D'O with simple dishes, like warm bruschetta, fresh cheese, raw vegetables and soups..
ORO BAILEN PICUAL NOVELLO: Oro Bailen has a reputation for producing impeccable extra virgin olive oils, and now they have brought their expertise to the most treasured of all olive oil products, the Novello. Early harvest Novellos are the product of the first olive harvest of the year, a time when Oro Bailen finds their pristine green Picual olives at their most expressive. Oro Bailen harvests their fruit at night when the fruit is cool, and then they crush the olives within 2 hours to preserve all the nuance of the freshly-picked fruit. Upon opening the bottle you will discover this exquisite Picual juice at the peak of its power, packed with nutrients, alive with freshness, and delivering a complex flavor unlike anything else. Expect an intense fruity flavor with a complex set of aromas, which include tomato, apple, banana, green almond, fig and freshly cut grass, providing exceptional balance with the bitter and spicy finish.
ORO DEL DESIERTO ORGANIC 1/10 NOVELLO W/ GIFT BOX: A limited edition, fresh olive oil bottled just days after crushing at the mill of Oro del Desierto, this seasonal product cannot be found any other time of year. Made from organic Picual and Arbequina olives picked green in the area of Finca el Vicario in Almeria, Spain, the flavor is exceptionally intense with notes of green grass, tomato, apple and almonds. Its flavor is bitter and spicy, yet exceptionally well balanced. Try it with fresh goat cheese, green salads, sauces, tomato and garlic salads, toasts or just simply with a piece of fresh baked bread.Oro del Desierto call their Novello '1/10' because this is the first olive oil Oro del Desierto produce each year, and the harvest happens in October, the tenth month. But they also call it '1/10' for another reason: it takes approximately 10 kilograms of fresh, green, early-harvest olives to produce 1 liter of this super-premium Novello olive oil.
PIETRE AL MONTE OLIO NUOVO: Pietre al Monte’s Olio Nuovo single estate extra virgin olive oil is made with only the best selection of hand-picked olives specially curated from family-owned groves in Valdarno, located in the heart of Tuscany between Chianti and Pratomagno. The olives are picked early in the season and are cold-extracted hours after being picked, producing a brilliant emerald green and extremely well-balanced extra virgin olive oil. The resulting oil is prized for its incredibly fresh flavor that pairs perfectly with white meat, seafood, truffles, mushrooms, etc.
QUATTROCIOCCHI 1 OLIO NOVELLO: This early harvest Novello extra virgin olive oil is produced from locally grown Itrana, Frantoio and Leccino variety olives grown on the Quattrociocchi Estate in Alatri just South of Rome. The oil's aroma is herbaceous and fruity with hints of green olive that is enhanced by complex vegetal notes of freshly cut grass and green tomato, while its flavor is wonderfully fresh and well-balanced with a pleasingly bitter, peppery finish. This oil pairs excellently with starters such as beef carpaccio, marinated tuna and creamed artichokes, as well as swordfish, grilled game, mature cheeses and pasta with sausage.
SABINO LEONE PREMIÈRE NOVELLO W/ GIFT BOX: In the theater, the term Première means the preview of a new show, or a first intimate performance reserved for a small audience. Available only in limited production, this year Sabino Leone's 'Premiere' Novello makes its debut stateside. Harvested from 100% early harvest Frantoio olives, 'Premiere' Novello is produced from young fruit to create an oil with a surprising bouquet of freshness. This fruity novello is characterized by the hint of unripe tomato, herbaceous notes and an aftertaste of wild arugula and green almond. The fruitiness is perfectly balanced with a medium bitterness and spice, perfect for dishes like acquasale, pinzimonio, or simply pasta with fresh basil and tomato.
TAMIA ORGANIC NOVELLO: A blend of organic early harvest extra virgin olive oils from the Tuscia region of central Italy. Produced from Leccino and Frantoio olive trees grown in nutrient-rich volcanic soil, the olives were harvested at their peak moment of ripeness in order to receive their optimum flavor and health benefits. The oil has a balanced profile with medium bitterness and pungency, and long lasting aromatic profile with notes of fresh cut grass and wild herbs. For the perfect pairing, try it on white bread or with pasta in a fresh tomato and basil sauce.
VIOLA NUOVO: A farmer at heart, producer Marco Viola knows his olives as well as any other producer in the world. For the first harvest each year, Viola picks the best green Frantoio and Leccino olives to crush for their early harvest Nuovo olive oil. The result is an incredibly fresh and fragrant oil that captures the essence of the stony hills where these olives grow. With strong notes of artichoke and wild herbs, the fruity flavors rise to meet the boldness of the finish, which is slightly bitter with a spicy sensation that provides perfect balance. It is ideal for traditional Umbrian dishes such as bruschetta and panzanella salad, or for tomato salad with oregano. It can be used to enhance chickpea cream with crayfish and kidney bean soup. It pairs very well with red tuna carpaccio and grilled Chianina meat, and it enhances focaccia bread with rosemary.
Nutritional Value
Extra virgin olive oil is arguably the best edible oil with its pleasant flavor, antioxidant properties and health benefits. Rich in monounsaturated fatty acids, fat-soluble vitamin K, and vitamin E, extra virgin olive oil is also a gluten free food.
| Nutrition Facts | Serving Size 1 tablespoon (15ml) |
|---|---|
| Calories 120 | % of Daily Value* |
Total Fat 14g
| 18%
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| Cholesterol 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium 0 mg | 0% |
| Potassium 0 mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate 0 mg
| 0%
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| Protein 0 g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0% |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0% |
| Calcium | 0% |
| Cobalamin | 0% |
| Iron | 0% |
| Magnesium | 0% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Why Buy Olive Oil Online?
It is a proven fact that in just eight hours of close exposure to strong fluorescent lights, a bottle of olive oil packed in a clear glass bottle will be totally destroyed having lost its color, flavors and aromas. While oil packed in a dark glass bottle offers considerably better protection, it too becomes vulnerable when exposed to strong light and can be completely destroyed in less than a week, which makes purchasing olive oil in a supermarket a less than desirable prospect.
Beyond that, the vast majority of the oils sold in the USA have inadequate or even misleading labels. The consumer is given little to no information as to where the oil was actually produced or from what variety of olives it was made, but most importantly, WHEN the oil was harvested.
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What Are Some Of The Best Olive Oils?
Simply put, the best olive oils are extra virgin olive oils. However, adulteration of extra virgin olive oil is a hot topic in the past and present, and many studies continue to examine the contents inside a bottle of olive oil. This problem still persists in the industry, especially at the supermarket level.
That's why we created Olive Oil Lovers: to bring some of the world's best olive oils from the most trusted producers to the U.S. market. All of our producers are quality driven in their manufacturing practices. We also conduct an intensive screening of every producer and product on our site - often visting their estates and seeing their practices first-hand - and accept only producers who meet our high standards. To go the extra mile, all of our imported oils are proven extra virgin through chemical analysis in accordance to strict European Union regulations. Therefore, you can trust that any oil you purchase with us at Olive Oil Lovers will be genuine, 100% extra virgin olive oil.
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How Long Will Olive Oil Last After The Harvest Date?
There are two dates that producers may choose to print on a bottle, using either one or both. The "Use By" date is what our producers put on their products to say, "use when at its freshest quality." The taste and quality of the oil doesn't typically diminish over time though, unless it's open and exposed to oxygen.
The "Harvest Date" is when the olives for the oil were actually picked and crushed. This date can be any time between late October to mid-December for the Northern Hemisphere, and these new harvest olive oils begin to arrive in the United States in February and March the following year. For oils from the Southern Hemisphere, from countries such as Chile or South Africa, harvest occurs any time between late April to mid-June.
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When Is Olive Oil Considered Past its Prime?
While this answer can vary depending on the olive variety, time of harvest, and how the product is stored, in general an extra virgin olive oil will retain much of its flavor and aromas for 18-30 months in an unopened container. However, any exposure to light and/or oxygen will begin to degrade the oil. Once opened, olive oil should be consumed ideally within 1-2 months, with a maximum of perhaps 4-6 months. When purchasing a 3L or 5L tin, if the oil is typically not consumed within this timeframe, we recommend decanting the oil into smaller, sealed containers and storing in a cool, dark place.
Olive oils with higher polyphenol counts will have a longer shelf-life. Higher polyphenol numbers are the result of both the olive variety and when the olive was harvested. Green olives harvested early in the season produce less oil, but have higher polyphenol counts than oils from ripe olives. You can find the polyphenol counts for many of our extra virgin olive oils listed on their product page.
