Portuguese Cobrancosa (Med/394Phenols)
Harvest Date: October 2024
Biophenols: 394ppm FFA: .17 Perox: 4.51 Oleic: 71 DAGs: 95.8
Our iconic Portuguese Cobrançosa scores highest in overall fruit and displays savory vegetal characteristics along with juicy fruit notes of raspberry and unripe stone fruit.
Our partner producer (SAOV) in Portugal is using a high vacuum during malaxation to remove all of the oxygen in this processing stage where the oil spends the most time and is most prone to oxidation. This cutting edge and very technical method preserves the phenolic content, the overall chemistry plus the flavor characteristics while reducing other oxidation markers.
Portuguese Picual (Mild/283 Phenols)
Harvest Date: October 2024
Biophenols: 283.7ppm FFA: .26 Perox: 4.79 Oleic: 76.79 DAGs: 93.8
The 2024 Portuguese Picual is one of the most complex oils in our current collection. This balanced example displays green fruity notes of kiwi followed by a pleasing amount of pepper and a lingering floral finish. Our taste panel awarded this a high fruitiness score.
Our partner producer (SAOV) in Portugal is using a high vacuum during malaxation to remove all of the oxygen in this processing stage where the oil spends the most time and is most prone to oxidation. This cutting edge and very technical method preserves the phenolic content, the overall chemistry plus the flavor characteristics while reducing other oxidation markers.
Portuguese Arbosana (Mild/247 Phenols)
Harvest Date: October 2024
Biophenols: 247ppm FFA: .16 Perox: 3.32 Oleic: 72.2 DAGs: 95.8
The Portuguese Arbosana is perfectly balanced and displays unique notes of baking spice with a creamy confectionary center and a pleasing peppery finish.
Our partner producer (SAOV) in Portugal is using a high vacuum during malaxation to remove all of the oxygen in this processing stage where the oil spends the most time and is most prone to oxidation. This cutting edge and very technical method preserves the phenolic content, the overall chemistry plus the flavor characteristics while reducing other oxidation markers.
Chilean Coratina (Med/429Phenols)
Harvest Date: May 2024
FFA: .13 Biophenols: 429.8ppm Oleic Acid: 79.1 Peroxide: 2.2 Dags: 96.7
This ultra fruity Coratina displays sweet notes of granny smith apple, tropical kiwi and pungent dandelion with a lingering pepperiness.
Portuguese Koroneiki (Mild/367Phenols)
Harvest Date: Sept-Oct 2024
FFA: .12 Biophenols: 367.7ppm Oleic Acid: 75.5 Peroxide: 3.03 Dags: 96.1
Our Portuguese Koroneiki is a limited production. It displays a creamy mouth feel with pleasant maltiness, green almond flavors and notes of cut grass, green apple and lingering banana.
Our partner producer (SAOV) in Portugal is using a high vacuum during malaxation to remove all of the oxygen in this processing stage where the oil spends the most time and is most prone to oxidation. This cutting edge and very technical method preserves the phenolic content, the overall chemistry plus the flavor characteristics while reducing other oxidation markers.
Portuguese Galega(Robust/513Phenols)
Harvest Date: Oct 2024
FFA: .11 Biophenols: 513.3ppm Oleic Acid: 73.2 Peroxide: 3.34 Dags: 97.2
This consistent award winner displays hints of green almond, fresh cut grass and savory herb with artichoke and a lingering floral finish
Our partner producer (SAOV) in Portugal is using a high vacuum during malaxation to remove all of the oxygen in this processing stage where the oil spends the most time and is most prone to oxidation. This cutting edge and very technical method preserves the phenolic content, the overall chemistry plus the flavor characteristics while reducing other oxidation markers.
Amphora House Blend
Our House blend is delicious, mild, and has green olive and lightly floral notes. It is a multi-use oil, great for salads and especially high-heat cooking. We provide restaurants and bakeries with this high-grade oil, which is why it’s an amazing bargain at $19.50 per 750 mL bottle.