Stefani Estate's Early Harvest Yarra Valley Frantoio Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Stefani Estate • Australia • Victoria • Yarra Valley
Stefani Estate produces this Extra Virgin Olive Oil from the Frantoio varietal, harvested when olives are 60% green and 40% black. This early harvest method yields lower quantities but increases polyphenol and antioxidant content, enhancing shelf life.
The oil is typically harvested in Healesville, Yarra Valley, Victoria, from cold-pressed fruit. Laboratory analysis confirms it as Extra Virgin Olive Oil, with oleic acid at 0.12% [m/m]. Post-pressing, oil is transferred to vacuum-sealed stainless steel tanks, with sediment removed via decanting to minimize intervention.
It exhibits herbaceous characteristics, including notes of cut grass and artichoke, with a peppery finish.
Estimated Flavor Profile
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 |
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2024 | Early Harvest | Frantoio | 0.12 |