Description
HARVEST: 2025
REGION: PUGLIA, ITALY
MONOVARIETAL
POLYPHENOL: ~934MG / KG
BOTTLE SIZE: 500 ML
Olio De Carlo is one of Puglia’s most historic olive oil producers, with roots dating back to the early 1600s in Bitritto, near Bari. For over four centuries, the De Carlo family has cultivated native cultivars like Coratina with a commitment to both tradition and precision—harvesting early, milling within hours, and preserving the full character of the fruit. What sets De Carlo apart is their ability to consistently produce high-polyphenol, intensely expressive oils that reflect the Puglian terroir—red soils, Mediterranean climate, and centuries-old trees—while maintaining exceptional balance and clarity.
About This Olive OilTenuta Torre di Mossa is the historic estate at the heart of the De Carlo family’s production—the birthplace of this iconic DOP-certified oil. Produced from 100% Coratina olives, this 2025 harvest is a powerful, structured expression of Puglia’s most celebrated varietal—known for its naturally high polyphenol content and bold sensory profile. The oil opens with freshness and depth, then builds into a decisive bitterness and long, peppery finish—hallmarks of a serious, early-harvest Coratina. Harvested in Fall 2025 and cold-extracted, it is designed as a finishing oil for dishes that can carry intensity and structure.
Tasting Notes
- Fruitiness Medium to intense green fruitiness Fresh olive and green vegetation
- Aroma: Fresh-cut grass, artichoke, green almond, expressive and expansive aromatic profile
- Palate: Soft, slightly sweet entry, builds to pronounced bitterness, strong, persistent peppery finish
- Overall Style: Robust / high-intensity Coratina, structured, bold, and lingering, designed for finishing, not subtle use
Why We Love It Andiamo Market
- A true benchmark Coratina—educational and expressive for tastings
- High-polyphenol structure → visible quality (bitterness + pepper = freshness)
- DOP Terra di Bari certification adds authentic provenance and trust
- From a single historic estate—clear storytelling for customers
- Ideal “step-up” oil for customers ready to explore bold Italian EVOO
- A standout oil for guided tastings and pairing experiences
Ideal Pairings
- Grilled or roasted meats; steak, lamb, beef carpaccio
- Hearty legume dishes like lentils, chickpeas, white beans
- Rustic pasta and risotto
- Bruschetta or grilled bread
- Bitter greens and vegetables; rapini orarugula
- Aged cheeses or burrata for contrast
Awards
- 🏆 Flos Olei – 2026 99/100
- 🏆 Gambero Rosso – 2025 Gold Medal winner
