Colonna Classic 100ML Sample
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This mild-intensity extra virgin olive oil produced from Frantoio olives has notable aromas of tomato and artichoke. Try pairing with pasta and grilled fish.
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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.
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Varietals: Frantoio, Leccino, Peranzana, Cima Di Melfi
There are hundreds of olive tree varieties, each with its own distinct taste and aromas.
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Intensity: Mild
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.
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Polyphenols (mg/kg): 307
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.
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Acidity (%): 0.26
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.
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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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Pasta
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Grilled Fish
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Garden Salads
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Soups & Stews
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Boiled/Steamed Veg
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White Meat
Aromas
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Tomato
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Artichoke
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Green Herbs
Tasting Notes
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Apple
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Tomato Vine
Made from selected olive varieties grown on the estate of Marina Colonna: Frantoio, Peranzana, Coratina, Cima di Melfi, Nociara, Fs17, Nocellara, Maiatica, Kalamata and other experimental varieties, thus creating a perfectly balanced, harmonious blend with predominant notes of ripe tomato and artichoke. This medium-fruity oil is an excellent oil for its versatility and perfect for pasta, grilled fish and meats, stews, boiled or steamed vegetables and salads.
Marina Colonna
Like a journey back in time, traveling along old roads buried deep in Molise's green hills with their rarefied air and ancient ambiance; here in this gently undulating Italian countryside is where Marina Colonna's extra virgin olive oil came to life. The origins of the relationship between an ancient Roman family and this farmland on the border between Molise and Puglia dates back to the beginning of the 1800s.
There are now vast stretches of olive groves, wheat and sunflowers. The olive groves cover 55 hectares, half of which are organic, with over 15 cultivars. Colonna values each stage of production, from tending the plant to extracting the oil, and understands its importance in achieving a high quality extra virgin olive oil with all the fundamental olfactory characteristics, flavor and health benefits, making it an indispensable part of our everyday healthy diet.
Marina Colonna
Like a journey back in time, traveling along old roads buried deep in Molise's green hills with their rarefied air and ancient ambiance; here in this gently undulating Italian countryside is where Marina Colonna's extra virgin olive oil came to life. The origins of the relationship between an ancient Roman family and this farmland on the border between Molise and Puglia dates back to the beginning of the 1800s.
There are now vast stretches of olive groves, wheat and sunflowers. The olive groves cover 55 hectares, half of which are organic, with over 15 cultivars. Colonna values each stage of production, from tending the plant to extracting the oil, and understands its importance in achieving a high quality extra virgin olive oil with all the fundamental olfactory characteristics, flavor and health benefits, making it an indispensable part of our everyday healthy diet.
