About This Product

This single variety extra virgin olive oil showcases Coratina olives’ bold character: deep green fruitiness, pleasant bitterness, and pronounced pepperiness, all from traditional cold extraction methods. High in antioxidants, it shines with hearty soups, beans, grilled meats, bitter greens, and robust pasta sauces. Ideal for those who want olive oil flavour to stand out.

✓100% Coratina olives

✓High polyphenol content

✓Intense peppery finish

Serving Suggestions & Cooking Instructions

Character: Coratina is famous for its high polyphenol content, which translates to a distinctive “peppery” catch at the back of the throat. This is a sign of high-quality, fresh antioxidants and should be expected.

Method: While this robust oil can withstand light cooking, its “bold character” is best appreciated when used as a finishing oil. Because the flavour is so intense, it can be used to stand up to strong, savoury ingredients that would overwhelm a more delicate oil.

The “Zuppa” Essential: This oil is the traditional partner for hearty Bean and Legume Soups (Pasta e Fagioli). A generous swirl over a steaming bowl of lentils or chickpeas adds a spicy, herbaceous dimension that is quintessentially Southern Italian.

Grilled Meats & Steaks: Use it to finish a Bistecca alla Fiorentina (T-bone steak) or grilled lamb chops. The bitterness of the oil cuts through the richness of the meat fats beautifully.

Robust Greens: Drizzle over bitter vegetables such as Cime di Rapa (turnip tops), kale, or radicchio. The oil’s peppery finish complements the natural bitterness of the greens rather than hiding it.

Bruschetta with a Bite: Rub a slice of toasted sourdough with a raw garlic clove and drench it in Coratina oil. Top with a pinch of sea salt for the ultimate “Pane e Olio” that showcases the oil’s deep green fruitiness.

Storage Instructions

Store in a cool, dark place away from heat and light to preserve its robust character and high polyphenol content.