Chilean Arbequina (Medium/315Phenols)
Harvest Date: May 2023
Biophenols: 315 ppm FFA: .14 Perox: 3.6 Oleic: 71.7 Dags: 94.1
Our Chilean Arbequina has a creamy mouth feel and displays green almond in the center with a pleasantly sweet and malty finish plus light pepper.
Chilean Coratina (Robust/409Phenols)
Harvest Date: May 2023
Biophenols: 409ppm FFA: .21 Perox: 4.44 Oleic: 78.1 DAGs: 95.8
Our Chilean Coratina displays notes of green banana, an apple peel center and warm spice flavors with a savory arugula pungency.
Sicilian Nocellara (Medium/380phenols)
Harvest Date: Novmeber 2023
Biophenols: 380.95ppm FFA: .15 Perox: 5.19 Oleic: 72.85 DAGs: 96.4
Our iconic Sicilian Nocellara del Belice from the Belice Valley displays a pleasant creamy mouth feel with sweet complex flavors punctuated by a peppery kick. This early harvest example was carefully crafted from pristine, green olives. Flavor characteristics include floral undertones and notes of creamy green almond. Lingering astringency and Szechuan peppercorn on the finish.
Portuguese Galega (Robust/527 Phenols)
Harvest Date: sept-oct 2023
Biophenols: 527ppm FFA: .12 Perox: 2.27 Oleic: 72.99 Dags: 97.3
This beautiful example of Galega is astringent and peppery with savory vegetal notes of spicy arugula, hints of sweet berry and fresh wheat grass. Consistently an award winner! Low bitterness
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 Frantoio/Leccino (Robust 523Phenols)
Harvest Date: May 2023
Biophenols: 523ppm FFA: .18 Perox: 4.57 Oleic: 72.2 Dags: 92.1
This Frantoio/Leccino is very powerful green & robust! Very high Polyphenol content and very fresh Extra Virgin Olive Oil. It has a very dark emerald green color that enhances the presentation of a caprese!
California Picual (Mild/236Phenols)
Harvest Date: May 2023
Biophenols: 267ppm FFA: .09 Perox: 4.31 Oleic: 77 18 DAGs: 98.3
This small batch California Picual was harvested from groves in Esparto California, Yolo County. Made from exceedingly green fruit, it displays bold fruity aromas despite its delicate nature as well as exemplary chemistry including the lowest possible documented FFA, a testament to the perfect condition of the fruit. The antioxidant-squalene content is also remarkably high. Notes include green banana and stone fruit.
Chilean Koroneiki
Harvest Date: May 2023
Biophenols: 507.5ppm FFA: .19 Peroxide: 5.75 Oleic: 75.13 Dags: 95.7
The Chilean Koroneiki displays prominent notes of green banana and chicory with creaminess and an astringent finish.
California Mission (Robust/619Phenols)
Harvest Date: October 2023
Biophenols: 619ppm FFA: .12 Perox: 3.96 Oleic: 75.1 Dags: 96.7
Our small batch California Mission was harvested from groves in Yolo County. This complex example displays floral characteristics and notes of green almond, herb and matcha with ample bitterness and astringency.
Mission is almost exclusively found in California and this example is one of our oils highest in phenols. High Oleacein (antioxidant) content of 181 PPM.
Portuguese Lentisca (Robust/613Phenols) LOW STOCK
Harvest Date: Sept-Oct 2023
FFA: .16 Biophenols: 613.3ppm Oleic Acid: 77.98 Peroxide: 4.01 Dags: 95.2
This ever-popular antioxidant powerhouse is loaded with 181 ppm of healthful Oleocanthal which lends this oil its powerful pepperiness. It is unique and complex with tropical fruit characteristics, a sweet berry center and fiery Szechuan peppercorn finish/lingering spicy mouth feel. Low bitterness.
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.
Australian Hojiblanca (Mild/191Phenols)
Harvest Date: May 2023
FFA: .26 Biophenols: 191.9ppm Oleic Acid: 75.6 Peroxide: 4.3 Dags: 94.0
Our ever-popular Australian Hojiblanca displays notes of sweet melon, tropical fruit, and creamy green almond. The finish is delicate with a pleasing amount of pepperiness.
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 $18.00 per 750 mL bottle.