Extra Virgin Olive Oil · Puglia
Simone EVO Olive Oil 250ml
Simone Monocultivar Extra Virgin Olive Oil by Frantoio D'Orazio. A rare, ancient variety recovered from the hills of Conversano, Recovered by Frantoio D'Orazio after it was nearly extinct due to its low yield. Growing exclusively on the hills surrounding Conversano, this elegant and unique oil represents a true piece of Apulian agricultural history, offering a rare taste experience that feels just like the old days.
- Intensity
- Medium
- Format
- 250ml
- Harvesting area
- Sourced from ancient and typical olive groves in the Conversano area, a city in Puglia.
- Production area
- Conversano (BA) Italy
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Tasting notes
This oil features medium intensity green fruity notes, enriched by distinct hints of almond, artichoke, and green leaf. On the palate, it begins with a unique smoothness and finishes with a perfectly balanced, medium intensity bitterness and spiciness.
Pairings & uses
Its medium fruity profile enhances the flavors of many dishes. It is perfect raw on pumpkin cream soup, rice and peas, orecchiette with turnip tops, marinated salmon, and frisella with stracciatella. It is also exceptional for cooking sweet vegetables like asparagus, courgettes, and artichokes, and even pairs surprisingly well with plum cake.
The producer
Frantoio D'Orazio
Born in 1964 in Conversano among ancient olive groves, Frantoio D'Orazio represents three generations of dedication to the art of extra virgin olive oil extraction. Today, Francesco D'Orazio continues the legacy started by his grandfather and his uncle Peppino, maintaining the same meticulous care and commitment to certified quality that has defined the family for over sixty years. The mill stands as a place where nature is honored and the ancient ritual of harvesting is still celebrated with the same passion and dedication of the past. By gathering precious fruits from ancient, native olive varieties typical of the local territory, the D’Orazio family transforms their harvest into superior quality olive oil designed to bring moments of authentic pleasure to every palate.