Price range: $30.00 through $68.00
Frantoio Mimì is a modern, quality-driven olive oil producer based in Modugno, Puglia, at Contrada Gravinella, operating under Azienda Agricola Donata Conserva. Guided by a philosophy of precision and transparency, Mimì combines locally sourced olives with state-of-the-art milling technology to extract each cultivar at its peak, preserving freshness, intensity and varietal character. Every decision — from harvest timing to cold extraction and storage — is made to let Puglia’s native olives speak clearly and confidently in the bottle.
This is Coratina in full voice. Bold, green and unapologetically intense, Mimì Coratina is a power oil made for those who love structure, bitterness and that unmistakable peppery kick that tells you you’re dealing with a high-quality, high-polyphenol EVOO.
On the nose, the oil is ample and enveloping, bursting with fresh, vegetal aromatics. Think olive leaf, artichoke and green almond, layered with elegant spicy notes that hint at the intensity to come.
On the palate, Mimì Coratina delivers exactly what Coratina lovers crave. Leafy greens, wild chicory and cardoon dominate, bold and assertive, yet beautifully controlled. A clean fresh-almond note follows, adding depth and balance.
The finish is long, powerful and unmistakable. Bitterness and pungency move in perfect harmony, building gradually in the throat with a sharp, lingering pepperiness — the signature sign of a Coratina rich in polyphenols. This is an oil that doesn’t fade quietly; it announces itself.
MIMÌ CORATINA — The Good Oil Club Food Pairing Guide
Robust | High-Polyphenol | Built for Bold Food
This is a serious Coratina.
Powerful, bitter, peppery and full of structure — a finishing oil designed to be tasted, not disappear into the dish.
Red Meats & Slow-Cooked Dishes
Drizzle generously over grilled or roasted red meats, lamb and slow-cooked stews. The firm bitterness and phenolic spice cut through richness beautifully and add depth to hearty plates.
Carpaccio, Tartare & Raw Dishes
Outstanding on beef carpaccio (especially with porcini), as well as fish or meat tartare. It brings freshness, bite and aromatic complexity in true high-polyphenol style.
Vegetables & Bitter Greens
This oil loves bold vegetables. Pour it over artichokes, radicchio and grilled vegetables, or finish dishes with spinach, rocket and chicory where its bitterness complements the natural greens perfectly.
Legumes & Hearty Soups
Exceptional over lentils, beans and rustic legume soups. A final drizzle adds structure, warmth and that signature peppery lift that defines premium EVOO.
Pasta, Pizza & Puglian Classics
Sensational on orecchiette with wild greens (cime di rape) — a classic Southern Italian pairing. Also powerful enough for pasta with rich meat ragù, finished pizza, bruschetta and croutons with tomato or mushroom toppings.
Cheese & Rich Preparations
Pairs confidently with hard, aged cheeses where the salt and fat balance the oil’s bitterness and spice.
Sauces, Pestos & Marinades
Adds backbone to tomato-based sauces, pestos and marinades, lifting flavour and increasing complexity with a vibrant, herbaceous punch.
Always use Mimì Coratina as a finishing drizzle just before serving. This preserves its fresh aromatics, high polyphenols and that unmistakable throat-catching peppery sensation — the true hallmark of bold, premium extra virgin olive oil.
This is not a subtle oil. It’s an oil for people who love flavour with conviction.
Mimì Coratina — bold Puglian energy, finished with fire.
| Flavour Intensity | |
|---|---|
| Cultivation Type | |
| Cultivar / Variety | |
| Oganic/Bio | |
| Filtered | Yes |
| Food Pairing | Game Meat, Bruschetta, Hard Cheese, Raw Vegetables, Cooked Vegetables, Legumes, Soups, Red Meat, Pork, Oily Fish |
| Size | 500ml, 100ml |
| Polyphenol Level |
Frantoio Mimì is a modern, quality-driven olive oil producer based in Modugno, Puglia, at Contrada Gravinella, operating under Azienda Agricola Donata Conserva. Guided by a philosophy of precision and transparency, Mimì combines locally sourced olives with state-of-the-art milling technology to extract each cultivar at its peak, preserving freshness, intensity and varietal character. Every decision — from harvest timing to cold extraction and storage — is made to let Puglia’s native olives speak clearly and confidently in the bottle.
