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The Quattrociocchi Delicato extra virgin olive oil offers a delicate, harmonious flavour profile with prominent vegetal and almond notes.
Delicato is a monocultivar (single-variety) oil produced from 100% Leccino olives.
The Leccino variety is well-appreciated for yielding a delicate oil that is sweet with balanced bitter and spicy notes.
Colour & Texture: Intense golden yellow colour with light green nuances. On the palate the texture is elegant, smooth and enveloping.
Aroma: Broad and elegant, with strong vegetal hints of artichoke and chicory, enriched by aromatic notes of basil and mint, and a stand out note of black pepper and sweet almond.
Flavour: Refined and enveloping, the palate perceives tones of lettuce, with distinct hints of mint and rosemary. The bitterness and pungency are well-balanced and harmonious, with a pronounced sweet almond finish.
This oil is versatile and can be used to cook with without adding to the flavour of the overall meal. In order to appreciate and preserve its delicate aromas, use it as a finishing touch to elegantly enhance a dish. It is ideal for a variety of dishes including:
Seafood: Salmon or flathead carpaccio, grilled fish, grilled calamari, marinated trout, and first courses with shellfish.
Vegetables & Soups: Bean starters, vegetable purees, vegetable soups, and artichoke risotto.
Other: salads, fresh soft cheeses, and even oven-baked biscuits/cookies.
| Flavour Intensity | |
|---|---|
| Cultivation Type | |
| Cultivar / Variety | |
| Oganic/Bio | |
| Filtered | Yes |
| Food Pairing | Bruschetta, Soft Cheese, Raw Vegetables, Cooked Vegetables, Legumes, Salads, Soups, Pork, Chicken, Crustasians, White Fish, Dessert |
| Polyphenol Level | |
| Size | 500ml, 100ml, 3L |
The Quattrociocchi extra virgin olive oil is produced by the Quattrociocchi family farm, located in Alatri in the heart of the Frosinone region of Italy, an hour south of Rome. The family’s philosophy over the last 14 generations combines a respect for over a century of tradition (dating back to 1888) with modern, sustainable practices, including organic farming methods and a commitment to quality and authenticity. The olives are exclusively grown on the family’s organic estate, hand-picked, and then milled daily in the company’s mill using a cold-extraction, continuous cycle process to ensure maximum freshness and preserve the oil’s complex flavours and high quality.
