Olive blend: 80% Ogliarola Garganica, 20% Coratina
The 2024 harvest – The weather in Puglia was somewhat erratic; in the north, on the Gargano peninsula, which is home to a good part of the Viallino olive groves, there was some occasional rainfall, at times even heavy; while in the centre of the region, in the area around Trani, where the Fattoria’s olive groves “overlooking the sea” are cultivated, the weather was hot and dry. As a result, in the Gargano there was an abundant yield of olives, which were uniformly ripe but had a slightly lower aromatic intensity; near Trani, on the other hand, the yield was lower but the olives had an excellent concentration of polyphenols and aromas, which enhance the characteristic mellow notes of the oil from Puglia.
The Extra Virgin Olive Oil “La Malva” 2024 – The oils from the two areas, combined in a sort of “cuvée”, give a well-balanced, soft, fragrant one, with an elegantly spicy aftertaste due to the precious polyphenols. With its bright golden green colour, flavour and aroma, it also enhances simple dishes such as burrata, carpaccio or tartare. It’s excellent on delicate crostini, roast or boiled fish, seafood salad or creamy squash soup. It’s also perfect for preparing sweet tarts, cakes and biscuits.