N°4 Grand Cru La Ramata | Monocultivar Leccino | Medium Fruity with Notes of Thistle

THE SENSORY PROFILE

Grand Cru La Ramata captures spring in a bottle. The opening is gentle, with a bouquet of wildflowers and fresh almond, typical of high-altitude Leccino. But don’t be misled by the initial sweetness: the heart of the tasting reveals a surprising structure. Vegetal notes of thistle and chicory emerge, closing with a spicy spark of green pepper and fresh ginger. This is a dynamic oil: it begins sweet, turns vegetal, and finishes pungent. A complete sensory journey in a single spoon.

THE SOMMOLIER’S OPINION
Leccino is often considered a “light” oil, but this Grand Cru challenges that stereotype. With 436 mg/kg of polyphenols, it delivers an antioxidant load higher than many commercial Coratina oils!

The Technical Side:
An acidity of 0.23% and low peroxide values (6.2) tell us the olives were processed flawlessly, preserving that distinctive “green pepper” note — a sign of great vitality.

Score:
Masterful balance. Fruitiness (5.4), bitterness (4.5), and pungency (4.6) are almost perfectly aligned, meaning no single component dominates the others. This is harmony, bottled as oil.

RECOMMENDED PAIRINGS

Thanks to its dual soul (sweet / vegetal), it is the ultimate kitchen wildcard:

🥗 Crudités (Pinzimonio): The thistle note pairs beautifully with raw celery and fennel.
🧀 Fresh Cheeses: Try it on buffalo mozzarella or burrata — the green pepper cuts through the richness of the milk.
🐟 Lake / River Fish: Trout or whitefish, where delicacy is essential but flavor still matters.
🍝 First Courses: Ideal on vegetable risottos or pasta with zucchini and shrimp.

Technical Sheet

Feature | Details
Cultivar | 100% Leccino (Single-varietal)
Profile | Medium Fruity, Balanced
Main Aromas | Thistle, almond, wildflowers, green pepper, chicory
Total Polyphenols | 436 mg/kg (High content, remarkable for a Leccino)
Free Acidity | 0.23% (Excellent)
Peroxides | 6.2 meq O₂/kg (Excellent freshness)
Harvest | 2025 vintage
Packaging | 250 ml black glass bottle (total light protection) with non-refillable cap