Extra Virgin Olive Oil Dell' Ornellaia

Olive oil from Tenuta dell'Ornellaia – the same estate in Bolgheri that has achieved international fame with Masseto and Ornellaia. The estate is located in the coastal strip of the Maremma, where Mediterranean sea breezes, mineral-rich sandy soils, and mild winters give the olives a special ripeness.

The Olio Extra Dell' Ornellaia is cold-pressed from hand-picked olives of the estate – the same precision that Ornellaia applies to the vineyard is reflected here in the olive mill. In the glass, it is golden yellow with a green shimmer. On the palate, it is harmonious and rounded, with subtle freshness and a delicate almond note in the long finish – less peppery than many Tuscan highland oils, but balanced and elegant.

Use it as a finishing oil over burrata, risotto, or grilled sea bass. A spoonful over white beans with fresh sage also makes a big difference. Do not use for frying – the aromatic compounds are heat-sensitive. Store in a cool, dark place and consume within six months of opening.

Pairs well with a dry Vermentino, a young Ornellaia rosé, or a mineral Soave.