Villa Magra Gran Cru, Frantoio Franci, 2012
SKU
FRA-046
This selection from Franci is the best of the line - from the hills of Montenero d'Orcia at an altitude of 350-450 meters, hand-picked in October. A monocultivar of Frantoio olives with a fresh herbaceous scent, with overtones of artichoke, almonds, and flowers. Some are able to detect hints of cherry.
The flavor is bold, spicy, and complex. Excellent with vegetables, meats, and fish. This works well with full-flavored foods and simply with pastas.
Frantoio Franci grows the olives for VMGC with a goal of producing the highest health benefits, measured as hydroxytyrosol and polyphenols. Polyphenols noted at 544 mg/kg.
Current harvest: THREE leaves from Gambero Rosso and Best of the World, Monocultivar, Frantoio, Concorso Internazionale Expo.
The cream of the crop from Frantoio Franci. Villa Magra Gran Cru has won several Slow Food Awards. GOLD MEDAL winner, Robust Category, Los Angeles Olive Oil Awards, June 2010.
The current packaging does not include the pouring spout shown in the photo.
- Bottle Size:500 ml.
- Harvest: 2012
- Region:Tuscany
- Rating: 100
- PronunciationVIL-la MAH-gra gran cru