ALTO DELICATE EVOO 500ML
Description
500ml bottles, sold individually or in boxes of 6.
The olive groves are located at the foothills of the Great Dividing range near Crookwell, NSW, on the Western facing slopes of the Great Divide. This is one of Australia's highest altitude olive regions, hence the name "Alto".
The estate comprises of 20,000 olive trees of different European origin, chosen for particular attributes such as oil yield, quality, consistency and suitability to the climate. Varieties grown include Arbequina, Barnea, Black Italian, Coreggiola, Frantoio, Hardy’s Mammoth, Kalamata, Koroneiki, Leccino, Manzanilla, Minerva, Pendolino, Sevillano and Volos.
The delicate oil is made is made with a blend of olives which may include Frantoio, Leccino, Koroneiki, Manzanilla and Barnea. The style is mild flavoured fruit characters with subtle pungency. Delicate floral and ripe fruit aromas. Ripe fruit and soft grassy characterson the palate matched with mild bitterness and pungency, and a fresh clean finish.
Perfect for grilling fish and seafood, poultry, and in dressings, dips and sauces. Use to make delicious creamy mayonnaise or aioli, in Mediterranean dips such as hummus, or drizzle liberally over soft curd cheese.
