Flos Olei 2018 - The Best Emerging Farm
The latest discovery from Puglia is Crudo, produced by the Schiralli family near Bari in Puglia. The present owner’s grandfather began this family production in the foothills in 1922. More than 8000 trees are grown on 20 hectares of land. Crudo is grown, harvested, and pressed on site following the ancient traditions and with full respect for the land. The pressing method minimizes oxidation and produces an oil rich in polyphenols.
Flos Olei 2019 (91/100)
Flos Olei 2018 (91/100)
Gold Medal, New York International Olive Oil Competition 2017
Silver Medal, Los Angeles, 2017
A monocultivar of Ogliarola olives, Crudo is unfiltered, bright yellow-green, with aromas of tomato leaf, fresh cut grass, and artichoke. With a taste of herbs, this is no meek oil. You’ll note a bold, rich, and complex oil, calling out to be served with pasta, vegetables, and fish. Nicely compliments strong flavors such as roasted peppers and roasted chicken. Swordfish comes to mind as the perfect fish for this as well.