N°1 Grand Cru Gioacchina | Monocultivar Caninese | Medium Fruity

Imagine snapping a fresh leaf between your fingers: the pure energy of the Caninese cultivar releases vibrant notes of freshly cut grass, lettuce, and arugula, finishing with an elegant trail of fresh almond. On the palate, this evoo shows a green, lively character. Bitterness and pungency are in perfect balance (medium intensity), present enough to give structure but never aggressive. That “spark of pepper” you feel in the throat is not just flavor: it is the guarantee of a high content of antioxidant polyphenols.

THE SOMMOLIER’S OPINION:
This is not an oil meant to blend into the crowd. With extremely low acidity (0.22%) and minimal peroxide values (5.4), Grand Cru Gioacchina is technically flawless.

• Why you’ll love it:
  If you’re looking for an oil you can truly feel without overpowering the food, this is it. It is the archetype of balance.
• Score: A fruitiness of 5.6/10 makes it versatile, ideal for those who want to move from a simple “seasoning” to a true ingredient.

RECOMMENDED PAIRINGS
Its artichoke note and almond finish make it the ideal companion for:

🥗 Raw: Farro salads with arugula and tomato, or a classic bruschetta.
🍲 Cooking: Legume soups (chickpeas and lentils), where a vegetal lift is needed.
🥩 Meat: Perfect on white meats or delicate tartares.

Technical Sheet

Feature | Details
Cultivar | 100% Caninese (Single-varietal)
Profile | Medium Fruity, Herbaceous
Main Aromas | Fresh grass, almond, artichoke, lettuce, arugula, black pepper
Total Polyphenols | 399 mg/kg (Medium–high antioxidant content)
Free Acidity | 0.22% (Excellent – legal limit 0.8%)
Peroxides | 5.4 meq O₂/kg (Indicator of outstanding freshness)
Harvest | 2025 vintage
Packaging | 250 ml black glass bottle (total light protection) with non-refillable cap