Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Istria

Flosolei awarded handpicked.

the Extra Virgin Amfiterra Bella which presents itself to the eye with a beautiful intense golden yellow color with delicate green veins, clear. On the nose it expresses itself decisive and enveloping, rich in balsamic hints of mint and rosemary, accompanied by spicy notes of cinnamon and a clear memory of almond in the finish. Elegant and characterful on the palate, it releases vegetal tones of artichoke, wild chicory and lettuce. Very strong and balanced bitterness and spiciness, with a sweet finish in evidence. Ideal on bruschetta with tomato, swordfish carpaccio, artichoke salads, tuna marinades, bean soups, first courses with sausage, boiled octopus, grilled red or black meats, mature hard cheeses.

This farm, created in the early 2000s in the favourable district of Buje, confirms its good Position in our Guide. Its founder and owner Josip Frankovic, who still runs it also produces wine and is fond of horses. The estate covers 7 hectareS, 5 of which destined to the specialized olive grove with 1,100 trees. In the last harvest 80 quintals of olives were produced equal to a yield of 10 hectolitres of extra virgin olive oil. We recommend the selection proposed to the panel, the Extra Virgin Amfiterra Bella, which is a beautiful intense limpid golden yellow colour with delicate green hues. lts aroma is definite and rotund, rich in fragrant hints of mint and rosemary, together with spicy notes of cinnamon and a distinct almond finish. Its taste is elegant and strong, with a vegetal flavour of artichoke wild chicory and lettuce.