Lucero Taggiasca High Polyphenol EVOO, 250 ml Trio

This item is scheduled to be released December 10th.

A Rare Expression of Power and Finesse

Taggiasca (pronounced Ta-JAH-skah) is an old and well know Italian cultivar, genetically related to the more familiar Frantoio, and traditionally known for its delicate profile due to the practice of harvesting the fruit when it's very ripe and mild. We have friends in Liguria who wait until March or April to process their fruit, however, the California style is to harvest earlier to capture the variety's signature finesse while unlocking its phenolic power, resulting in an oil verified at 751.5 mg/kg total biophenols.

This is a Taggiasca that defies expectation. Sourced from a friend's farm in a superior microclimate south of Corning, this oil is an expression of Robust Intensity—a deliberate and powerful departure from the Ligurian norm.

Sensory Profile

Tasting reveals a sophisticated balance: a floral-spice aroma leads to a complex bitter leafy green and herbaceous flavor followed by a bold pungent black pepper finish. The satisfying fiery throat-catch you'll experience is the direct signal of its extraordinary anti-inflammatory potential.

The Scientific Difference: Nutraceutical Grade

This oil is not merely Extra Virgin; it is a High Polyphenol Extra Virgin Olive Oil (HPEVOO) with measurably and exceptionally high health-promoting antioxidants.

Total Biophenols: 751.5 mg/kg (HPLC)

• This lab-verified concentration more than triples the 250 mg/kg required to support the European Union's health claim that olive oil polyphenols contribute to the protection of blood lipids from oxidative stress.

• Key anti-inflammatory compounds
  • 94.5 mg/kg Oleocanthal

  • 116.3 mg/kg Oleacein

• Verified Stability

  • Tested by an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory

  • The high 43.7 hour Induction Time guarantees superior oxidative stability. 

Format: I've chosen to have this special oil bottled in a small 250 ml bottle for customers looking for a finishing oil or a daily 'health shot', and can offer a better value as a trio.