Madonna dell’Olivo Itrans and Raro Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2023 Harvest

Madonna dell’Olivo Extra Virgin Olive Oil

2023 Fall Harvest 

• Voted 96 out of 100 points in the esteemed Flos Olei Guide to the World’s Best Extra Virgin Olive Oils by Marco Oreggia •
• Voted one of the Top EVOO Farms and a “Made with Love” Olive Oil •
Antonino Mennella is a passionate extra virgin olive oil producer from the Salerno area of Campania. On his small 2000-tree farm, he produces our limited edition Raro (“rare”), and  Itran’s extra virgin olive oils from pitted or “denocciolati” olives. He uses advanced pressing and processing technology to provide a ‘super’ extra virgin olive oil with double the average content of polyphenol antioxidants and an astoundingly low level of free oleic acid, almost the same level of freshness as an olive still on the tree.

 

Madonna dell’Olivo – “Raro” EVOO
​Made from Ravece and Rotondella olives, Raro’s subtle bitterness will bring out the true flavors of the foods it’s drizzled on. Best for bean dishes, steak, soups and bitter greens. Raro or ‘RARE’ is a noble extra virgin olive oil created by pressing only the fruit of the olives after the pits have been removed.  The quality process gives the oil an intense flavor and extraordinary levels of health promoting components of vitamins A and E, fatty acids, Omega 3 and 6 and antioxidant polyphenols.

500 ml  ​Region: Campania, Estate produced.
Color: Rich gold green  Aroma: Light, Pea-vine

Full bodied. Lingering with a big peppery finish.

 

Madonna dell’Olivo – “Itran’s” EVOO

A one of a kind extra virgin olive oil.  Its distinct charcacter is tied to its monovarietal origin, from the indigenous Itrana olive, hence the name.  These olives are hand harvested in October from carefully tended centuries old hillside groves.  Itrans is a 100% Italian local production, expertly crafted to showcase the maximum expression of quality and flavor.

​A mono-varietal EVOO with incredibly low acidity and high antioxident levels. Itran’s is elegant and versatile with a subtle peppery flavor and light citrus finish. Best for unripened cheeses, summer vegetables and salads.

500 ml ​Region:Campania, Estate produced.
Varietal: Itrana  Color: Golden green
Powerful, yet elegant grassy aroma
More peppery than bitter flavor with a light citrus finish.