Rio Vista Olives Manzanillo Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Rio Vista Olives • Australia • South Australia • Adelaide Hills
Awarded Best Single Variety Extra Virgin Olive Oil at the 2022 Royal Adelaide Olive Awards, this oil originates from Manzanillo olive trees that produced their first harvest following the Adelaide Hills Bush Fires. The oil features a complex profile with notes of tomato, tropical fruits, apple blossom, and green bean, concluding with a fresh grassy finish and mild pungency.
Key Details:
- Recognized at the 2022 Royal Adelaide Olive Awards
- 2022 harvest was the first post-bushfire harvest from resilient Manzanillo trees
- Flavor profile: tomato, tropical fruits, apple blossom, green bean, fresh grassy finish with a warm, peppery heat
Estimated Flavor Profile
Fruitiness
6/10
Bitterness
5/10
Pungency
4/10
Polyphenols
5/10
Intensity
5/10
green apple
almond
artichoke
balanced
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 | Manzanillo | ||||||
| 2022 | Manzanillo | Best Single Variety Extra Virgin Olive Oil - 2022 Royal Adelaide Olive Awards |