$68.00
Faresse is Puglia at its most graceful.
Crafted exclusively from 100% Ogliarola Barese olives, harvested in Molfetta, this monovarietal extra virgin olive oil showcases the softer, more elegant side of southern Italy. Where Coratina brings power and bite, Ogliarola Barese delivers harmony, sweetness and finesse — and Faresse captures that character beautifully.
In the glass, Faresse glows bright golden-yellow with gentle green reflections, its viscous texture hinting at freshness and care from the first pour.
On the nose, the oil opens with a bouquet of spring-like aromas. Notes of yellow apple, white apple and ripe banana lead, followed by fresh, aromatic herbal tones that keep the profile lively and clean. It’s inviting, light and beautifully composed.
On the palate, Faresse is soft, sweet and velvety. The fruit is medium-light, never overwhelming, allowing the oil to enhance rather than dominate. Flavours unfold gently, finishing with a delicate fresh-almond note and only the faintest tingling of bitterness and pepper — just enough to remind you this is a true, high-quality extra virgin olive oil.
This is an oil designed for precision and restraint.
Faresse is exceptional with delicate seafood — drizzled raw over grilled or steamed fish, shellfish or seafood salads. It shines on fresh salads, grilled vegetables and young legumes such as peas or broad beans, where its sweetness lifts natural flavours. Its gentle profile makes it an excellent choice for tomato-based sauces, adding roundness without bitterness.
Use it generously as a finishing oil over crudités, warm vegetables or crusty bread, or to complete light hot dishes just before serving. It also pairs beautifully with white meats, particularly chicken and turkey, where its almond notes add subtle depth.
While Faresse can handle brief, gentle cooking, it truly shows its best side when used raw, preserving its delicate fruit and aromatic herbs.
This is not an oil that shouts. It’s an oil that refines.
Olio Ciccolella Faresse — Ogliarola Barese elegance, bottled with care.
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Olio Ciccolella is a family-owned producer led by Giuseppe Ciccolella, representing the fourth generation of olive growers since 1878. The estate lies in the heart of Puglia, across 30 hectares in the province of Bari — between Molfetta, Giovinazzo and Terlizzi — home to around 8,000 olive trees. Guided by a deep “olive oil culture,” the Ciccolella philosophy balances centuries-old tradition with forward-thinking sustainability: pesticide- and herbicide-free farming, hand-harvesting, and rapid milling within hours of picking. Olives are cold-extracted using a state-of-the-art, two-phase system to protect flavour, polyphenols and nutrition, while a zero-waste, solar-powered mill ensures the land is preserved for future generations — because, as the family believes, the land is only borrowed from their children.
