Sabino Leone “Don Gioacchino” PDO Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Coratina)500

Description

A premium PDO extra virgin olive
oil from Puglia, made from Coratina olives grown in a
centuries-old grove with trees over 220 years old. It is
named after the farm’s founder, Gioacchino Leone, and
is a bold, green, complex oil.
Key features:
● Single cultivar: 100% Coratina, known as the
“Regina della Puglia” (Queen of Puglia)
● PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) extra
virgin olive oil
● Grown in an ancient olive grove, with the terroir giving the oil its character
● Coratina is naturally rich in antioxidants such as polyphenols
Tasting notes:
● Aroma: green almond, with hints of artichoke stem, tomato leaf, olive leaf and herbs
● Flavor: a balanced bitterness and peppery spice, with notes of wild chicory and bitter
almond
● Character: intense, deep and elegant, with a fruity green olive flavor
Best used for: Drizzling over salads, grilled vegetables, soups, bruschetta, pasta, fish and grilled
meat, and as a finishing oil. A robust oil like this is best used raw or added at the end rather than
for heavy cooking.
Storage: Keep in a cool, dark place, tightly closed, and use within a reasonable time after
opening.