Extra Virgin Vault

Rio Vista Olives Signore Mono-Cultivar Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Rio Vista Olives • Australia • South Australia • Adelaide Hills

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A single-varietal EVOO crafted from the Italian-origin Signore olive, grown in the Adelaide Hills. This medium-intensity oil features prominent grassy aromas and a distinct peppery finish, reflective of its cultivar and regional growing conditions.

In 2022 it was recognised as the Best Extra Virgin Olive Oil (though their website didn't specify the competition at the time I checked), the Signore EVOO is well-suited for dishes highlighting bold flavors, such as duck, citrus-based recipes, roasted vegetables, and traditional Italian pesto. Its consistent profile across vintages makes it a staple for both cooking and finishing.

Key details:

  • Flavor profile: Grassy, herbaceous, with a noticeable peppery kick
  • Use cases: Duck L’Orange, pear & rocket salad, fennel dishes, pesto, and citrus-forward recipes

Estimated Flavor Profile

Fruitiness 5/10
Bitterness 4/10
Pungency 4/10
Polyphenols 5/10
Intensity 5/10
nutty herbaceous balanced clean

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 Signore
2022 Signore