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Some olive oils are made to impress. Others are made to tell a story. Don Gioacchino does both.
It has just been awarded First Place in the Worlds Best Olive Oils.
Produced exclusively from 100% Coratina olives and protected under the prestigious DOP (Protected Designation of Origin) certification, Don Gioacchino is an exceptional expression of what many consider the Queen of Italian olive cultivars.
This is one of the highest naturally occurring polyphenol extra virgin olive oils we have ever selected, with an extraordinary 1,102 mg/kg of polyphenols. Yet despite its remarkable antioxidant concentration, what makes this oil truly special is its balance. Rather than overwhelming the palate with bitterness and pungency, it delivers remarkable harmony, elegance and complexity.
Vibrant aromas of green almond immediately emerge, followed by layers of tomato leaf, freshly cut artichoke stem, wild herbs and subtle medicinal botanicals.
The palate is rich, structured and beautifully composed. The characteristic bitterness of Coratina arrives first, followed by a confident peppery finish, both perfectly balanced and supported by flavours of wild chicory, green almond and wild herbs that linger long after each taste.
This is a robust extra virgin olive oil of exceptional pedigree and one that showcases Coratina at its absolute finest.
Don Gioacchino deserves equally bold food. Drizzle generously over grilled steak, slow-cooked lamb, game meats, hearty bean soups and rustic vegetable dishes. It is magnificent over bitter greens, grilled broccoli, chicory and roasted Brussels sprouts, while its intense character beautifully complements aged Pecorino, Parmigiano Reggiano and other hard cheeses. For the true olive oil enthusiast, simply enjoy it with warm crusty bread or as a daily health shot to fully appreciate its extraordinary complexity and remarkable natural antioxidant content.
Some oils are remembered for their intensity. Others for their elegance.
Don Gioacchino is remembered for both.
| Cultivar / Variety | |
|---|---|
| Filtered | Yes |
| Food Pairing | Game Meat, Hard Cheese, Cooked Vegetables, Legumes, Soups, Red Meat |
| Cultivation Type | |
| Oganic/Bio | |
| Polyphenol Level | |
| Size | 500ml |
Nestled in the heart of Puglia, the Leone family has been farming this remarkable landscape for three generations. While cereals and legumes have long been part of their heritage, it is extra virgin olive oil that has become their true passion. Today, Sabino Leone is recognised as one of southern Italy’s most respected producers, combining generations of knowledge with some of the most advanced olive growing and milling technology in the region, while never losing sight of the traditions that made the estate what it is today.
Their philosophy is beautifully simple: produce extraordinary olive oil while caring for the land that produces it. Sustainable farming practices, precision irrigation, low-impact agriculture and meticulous attention to every stage of production from harvest through to cold extraction allow the fruit to express its full potential while protecting the environment for future generations.
At the heart of the estate stands a magnificent grove of ancient Coratina trees, many more than 220 years old. These remarkable trees produce the olives for Don Gioacchino, named in honour of Gioacchino Leone, the family’s patriarch, whose life’s work was devoted to nurturing this very grove. It is a fitting tribute to a man whose legacy continues to live on through every bottle.
