{"product_id":"lucero-taggiasca-high-polyphenol-evoo","title":"Lucero Taggiasca High-Polyphenol Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 250 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn unusually powerful expression of Taggiasca, this California extra virgin olive oil combines floral aromatics, bitter leafy-green flavor, and a bold peppery finish with an exceptional 751.5 mg\/kg of total biophenols.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Rare Expression of Power and Finesse\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTaggiasca is traditionally associated with Liguria, where the fruit is often allowed to ripen fully and produces a comparatively delicate oil. California gives the variety a very different expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur Taggiasca comes from a small planting in a favorable microclimate south of Corning and is harvested earlier, while the fruit still carries considerable green character. The result defies the variety’s gentle reputation: aromatic and refined, but distinctly bitter and pungent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTaggiasca is pronounced tah-YAH-skah.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA floral-spice aroma leads into a complex bitter profile reminiscent of leafy greens and fresh herbs, followed by a persistent black-pepper finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe intensity is deliberate rather than aggressive for its own sake. Aroma on the nose, bitterness in the mouth, and pungency in the throat remain in balance, giving the oil both power and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUse it where a finishing oil is meant to be noticed: over beans, grilled vegetables, soups, hearty greens, bruschetta, roasted meats, or simply on good bread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eExceptionally High in Olive Oil Biophenols\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIndependent laboratory analysis measured \u003cstrong\u003e751.5 mg\/kg of total biophenols by HPLC\u003c\/strong\u003e in this oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the individual phenolic compounds measured were:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOleacein: 116.3 mg\/kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOleocanthal: 94.5 mg\/kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese naturally occurring compounds are among those responsible for the bitterness and pungency that characterize fresh extra virgin olive oil. In this Taggiasca, that chemistry is readily apparent in the glass: the oil begins with floral-spice aromatics and leafy-green bitterness, then develops the delayed peppery sensation at the back of the throat that tasters associate with pungency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e“It has a delayed heat on the back of the throat that we find pleasing.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e— Verified buyer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Small Bottle for a Concentrated Oil\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe chose a 250 ml bottle for this distinctive oil because many customers use it primarily as a finishing oil rather than as an everyday cooking oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIts smaller format also makes it practical for those who enjoy a modest daily portion of intensely flavored extra virgin olive oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCurrent Harvest and Quality Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e250 ml bottle \/ 8.5 fl oz \/ 17 servings\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e120 calories per one-tablespoon serving\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHarvest: 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTotal biophenols: 751.5 mg\/kg by HPLC\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOleacein: 116.3 mg\/kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOleocanthal: 94.5 mg\/kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDAGs: 83.1%\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePPPs: 5.8%\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRancimat induction time: 43.7 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnalysis performed by Modern Olives Laboratory\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGrown, milled, and bottled in California\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIngredients: extra virgin olive oil made from Taggiasca olives\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStore in a dark, dry, and cool place\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFor best flavor, enjoy within 6 to 12 weeks after opening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"American Olive Farmer","offers":[{"title":"1 Bottle Regular Price","offer_id":45666289320126,"sku":"411817","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Bottles Save 10%","offer_id":45666291417278,"sku":"411817-3","price":67.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Bottles Save 20%","offer_id":45666291777726,"sku":"411817-6","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0531\/3780\/1406\/files\/Lucero_Taggiasca_HPEVOO_250_ml_Bottle.jpg?v=1765302080","url":"https:\/\/americanolivefarmer.com\/products\/lucero-taggiasca-high-polyphenol-evoo","provider":"American Olive Farmer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}