Madonna dell'Olivo Core'ngrato Denocciolato Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2023

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This is an oil with bold and strong character from Madonna dell’Olivo in Campania. It is a blend of 50% Itrana and 50% Coratina olives.

That name may be familiar to you as it is the “sibling” product to the famous, Raro. As a denocciolato oil, the olive pits were removed from the olives before pressing. (Most other producers press whole olives). Denocciolato oils are a rare find, and this one from Salerno in Campania is an excellent find. Antonino Mennella, masterfully produces this oil near the Paestum archeological park.

The back label graphic demonstrates the relative intensities of Fruity, Floral, Spicy and Bitter. The Fruity qualities lead while Floral, Spicy, and Bitter are well balanced. Organically produced.

We recommend that you enjoy this with the foods of Campania – especially vegetables and legumes soups. Expand the offerings with summer vegetables, pasta, salted capers, hot peppers, anchovies, seafood, tomatoes, and buffalo mozzarella. Chicken Cacciatore is another idea. And, of course, salads.

The olive oils of Antonino Mennella and Madonna dell’Olivo have been recognized by Slow Food. Flos Olei.