Description
REGION: EMILIA-ROMAGNA, ITALY
MONOVARIETAL
BOTTLE SIZE: 500 ML
POLYPHENOL: 451MG / KG
Palazzo di Varignana is a modern Italian agricultural estate rooted in restoration, sustainability, and precision farming. Founded in 2015 in the hills outside Bologna, the project transformed dormant land into one of the largest olive-growing estates in Emilia-Romagna—blending traditional cultivars with advanced production techniques to create oils recognized internationally for quality and balance.
With tightly controlled harvesting and rapid milling near the groves, their oils consistently capture the freshness, vitality, and aromatic complexity of early-harvest olives.
This is a true monocultivar Maurino, a variety prized for its aromatic elegance and refined structure. Harvested early while the olives are still green, it delivers a vibrant, high-definition expression of the cultivar—fresh, structured, and beautifully balanced.
Compared to more aggressive southern Italian oils, Maurino leans into clarity and finesse—layered vegetal notes, floral lift, and a clean, persistent pepper finish that signals freshness and polyphenol presence.
Tasting Notes
- Fruitiness: medium
- Aromas: Freshly cut green olive, spring florals, cut grass & leafy greens, subtle green almond
- Palate: Chicory & radicchio, herbaceous greens, hints of almond and green olive, structured bitterness, clean, peppery finish with lingering spice
- Overall Style: Medium-intensity, green and vibrant, balanced between elegance and structure, fresh, vegetal, and highly expressive, refined northern Italian profile with persistent pepper
Ideal Pairings
- Tomato bruschetta, caprese, and fresh cheeses
- Roasted or grilled vegetables
- Vegetable soups and legume dishes
- White fish and simple grilled meats
- Drizzled over focaccia or rustic bread
Why We Love It at Andiamo
- A perfect introduction to northern Italian expression—more refined than bold southern oils
- Exceptionally versatile: bright enough for finishing, structured enough to stand up to food
- Clean, vegetal profile that pairs naturally with how customers are cooking today (vegetables, lighter proteins, Mediterranean dishes)
- Consistent crowd-pleaser at tastings—approachable but still clearly premium
