About This Product

Created with olives from il Conte’s own estate in Puglia this extra-virgin olive oil is cold-extracted and blended with organic mandarin essence. The result is an elegant oil with subtle sweetness and refreshing citrus notes. Ideal as a finishing touch for grilled fish, seafood, chicken, fennel salads, roasted vegetables, fruit salads, risotto, or desserts needing gentle Mediterranean citrus lift. Use raw to preserve the aromatics.

✓Organic mandarin-infused oil

✓Bright, aromatic citrus notes

✓Ideal finishing oil for seafood

Serving Suggestions & Cooking Instructions

Preparation: This oil is a delicate aromatic infusion. High heat will destroy the “subtle sweetness” and nuanced citrus profile of the mandarin.

Method: Always use this oil crudo (raw). Drizzle it over warm or cold dishes just before they are presented at the table to ensure the refreshing Mediterranean scent is fully captured by the diner.

Seafood Specialist: This is the ultimate oil for fish. Use it to dress a sea bass carpaccio, grilled king prawns, or seared scallops. The mandarin provides a softer, more sophisticated acidity than lemon, perfectly complementing sweet shellfish.

Winter Citrus Salads: Drizzle over a salad of thinly sliced fennel, blood orange, and black olives. The mandarin essence ties the aniseed and citrus flavours together beautifully.

The “Secret Ingredient” Risotto: Whisk a tablespoon into a seafood or pea risotto at the very end of cooking. It provides an unexpected, elegant lift that lightens the richness of the dish.

Unexpected Desserts: For a modern Italian twist, drizzle a tiny amount over a dark chocolate mousse, a citrus-based sorbet, or even a simple vanilla bean panna cotta. The combination of high-quality oil and citrus sugar notes is truly transformative.

Storage Instructions

Store in a cool, dark place away from heat and light. Use within a few months of opening to enjoy optimal citrus aroma.