Olio Verde Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2022

With the 2022 harvest, Olio Verde Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Sicily is milder than most years.

Produced by Gianfranco Becchina using 100% Nocellara del Belice (Castelvetrano!) olives, we have found the 2022 harvest of this long-standing favorite to be far more delicate than in prior years.

2022 notes (provided by the importer): Aroma of tomatoes, as if you’ve just opened a jar of tomato passata. The mouth confirms the nose, with the pronounced flavor of perfectly ripe tomatoes, notes of green and ripe banana, and a hint of white pepper … It is very well-balanced with an unctuous and velvety mouthfeel, typical of Sicilian oils of the “New Generation,” which Olio Verde helped foster.

2021 tasting notes: Olio Verde features a smooth balance of fruity and grassy, with very mild peppery notes. This oil features a beautiful yellow-green hue and a smooth velvety mouthfeel. Olio Verde olive oil is perfect for pairing with grilled tuna, roasted peppers, stewed white beans, and more.

Silver Award - NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition (2021)

According to Deborah Krasner in "The Flavors of Olive Oil", Olio Verde is "...beautifully colored and winsome estate-grown artisanal oil from Southwestern Sicily is nutty and herbal, with complex taste nuances."