The anticipation of the first fresh-pressed Olio Verde for 2011 . . .

This morning I tasted the eagerly-anticipated extra-virgin olive oil from the first harvested trees … and it was worth every minute of waiting! Sitting down to my small cup, I gazed into its bright lime-green color, swirled it around and was rewarded with a huge burst of aroma – I felt I had just dropped down into a field of freshly-mowed grass. As I sipped, I was presented with a smooth, silky texture on the palate … best of all was the surprise of a bold, peppery finish that stayed with me for a few moments.

On my second pass, after letting it sit for a moment, the nose was slightly lighter, while still grassy and earthy. On the palate it was still silky with a long, slightly less peppery finish.

I am excited to use this first fresh-pressed Olio Verde Novello in my dishes tonight!

The first of Olio Verde’s 2011 Novello harvest are being bottled, labeled and prepared for immediate shipment to our distributors worldwide. -MaV