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Mount Zero Olives' Frantoio Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Mount Zero Olives • Australia • Victoria • North West Victoria

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Mount Zero's Frantoio is a medium-style extra virgin olive oil produced from 100% Frantoio olives. It has a savoury aroma with notes of bitter greens and Jerusalem artichoke, offering a balanced bitterness and soft texture.

Chemical analysis shows a total biophenol content of 207 parts per million, indicating a moderate antioxidant profile, and a free fatty acid (FFA) level of 0.26%, well below the 0.8% threshold for extra virgin olive oil. Cold-pressed at room temperature shortly after harvest, this oil is suitable for a wide range of applications, including frying, finishing dishes, marinades, and pesto preparation. Available in 500ml bottles.

Estimated Flavor Profile

Fruitiness 5/10
Bitterness 6/10
Pungency 7/10
Polyphenols 7/10
Intensity 7/10
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Calculated based on the latest release's varieties. For blends this assumes an even distribution of each variety.

Releases

Year Harvest Varieties Awards Phenolics (mg/kg) FFA (%) Harvest Date Bottle Date
2024 Frantoio 207 0.26