Price range: $19.00 through $64.00
Leggero is proof that subtle can still be serious.
Crafted by Frantoio Pruneti in the heart of San Polo in Chianti, this refined extra virgin olive oil is designed for those who appreciate precision, balance and finesse. “Leggero” — meaning light in Italian — refers not to a lack of character, but to an oil that enhances a dish without ever overpowering it.
Part of Pruneti’s celebrated trio — Leggero (light), Equilibrato (medium) and Intenso (robust) — this oil is a carefully composed multi-varietal blend, led by Leccino for softness and elegance, with Moraiolo providing gentle structure and freshness. The olives are cold-extracted using only mechanical processes, preserving aromatic clarity and natural vitality.
On the nose, Leggero is fresh, clean and inviting. Aromas of freshly cut grass open the bouquet, followed by delicate herbal notes of parsley and sage. Subtle sweetness emerges — lettuce, basil and fennel — giving the oil an airy, spring-like character.
On the palate, the oil is smooth and harmonious. Fresh grass leads again, wrapped in flavours of fennel, lettuce and basil, with a soft nuttiness reminiscent of pine nuts. Bitterness and pungency are present but finely tuned, never dominating the experience.
The finish is elegant and precise, closing with a gentle return of sage and a delicate white-pepper lift that cleans the palate and invites the next bite.
Leggero is a natural partner for delicate cuisine.
PRUNETI LEGGERO — The Good Oil Club Food Pairing Guide
Delicate | Fresh Green | Elegant Finishing Oil
Pruneti Leggero is all about finesse.
A fresh green punch without heaviness — designed to lift delicate dishes, not overpower them.
Fish & Seafood
Beautiful with steamed, poached or lightly grilled white fish. Also exceptional on tuna or salmon carpaccio where its freshness enhances rather than masks the natural flavour of the seafood.
Vegetables
Perfect over steamed or boiled vegetables — especially asparagus, zucchini, fennel and potatoes. A simple drizzle transforms clean, seasonal produce into something vibrant and aromatic.
Salads & Raw Dishes
Ideal for mild salads, caprese and raw preparations. Think mozzarella, ripe tomatoes and fresh greens finished with a generous pour for a clean, herbaceous lift.
White Meats
Excellent for finishing chicken, turkey and veal. Its delicate structure adds freshness and elegance without overwhelming lighter proteins.
Soups & Light Sauces
A superb finishing oil for vegetable soups, broths and mild sauces where a fresh green note is desired instead of intensity.
Leggero can handle gentle, short cooking at moderate temperatures (light sautéing or quick finishing in the pan), but it truly shines when used raw and added just before serving — preserving its fresh aromatics, delicate polyphenols and vibrant green character.
This is an oil for cooks who understand balance. An oil that supports, elevates and refines.
Pruneti Leggero — Tuscan elegance, bottled with restraint.
| Flavour Intensity | |
|---|---|
| Cultivation Type | |
| Cultivar / Variety | |
| Oganic/Bio | |
| Filtered | Yes |
| Food Pairing | Bruschetta, Soft Cheese, Raw Vegetables, Cooked Vegetables, Salads, Soups, Red Meat, Pork, Chicken, Crustasians, White Fish, Oily Fish, Dessert |
| Polyphenol Level | |
| Size | 500ml, 100ml |
Based at their historic family estate in San Polo in Chianti, Florence, Frantoio Pruneti has been farming these Tuscan hills for over 160 years. Guided by a philosophy of custodianship and precision, the Pruneti family blends deep-rooted tradition with modern, low-impact milling to preserve purity, freshness and true Chianti character in every drop.
