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Stefani Estate's Early Harvest Yarra Valley Frantoio Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Stefani Estate • Australia • Victoria • Yarra Valley

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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

Fruitiness 5/10
Bitterness 7.2/10
Pungency 8.4/10
Polyphenols 8.4/10
Intensity 7.7/10
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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 Early Harvest Frantoio 0.12