ALTO LEMON EVOO 500ML
Description
500ml bottle, sold individually or in a box 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 lemon oil is made with a blend of olives which may include Frantoio, Leccino, Koroneiki, Manzanilla and Barnea. Fresh lemon and fruity olive aromas and flavours are matched with mild bitterness and pungency and a zesty lasting finish.
Makes a delicious vinaigrette dressing when mixed 3:1 parts with ALTO Chardonnay Vinegar. Also an ideal marinade for fish and seafood, poultry and lamb when combined with fresh herbs or drizzle liberally over steamed or barbecued vegetables including asparagus, zucchini or green beans.
