N°2 Grand Cru 40 Rubbie | Monocultivar Maurino | Medium Fruity Floral

The Maurino monovarietal is an oil made for the nose: the moment the bottle is opened, you are enveloped by a complex bouquet of mint, fresh grass, and wildflowers. On the palate, it abandons sharp edges to reveal a rare smoothness: sweet notes of almond and pine nuts emerge, supported by a pleasant hint of fresh lettuce. Bitterness and pungency are present (medium intensity) yet remarkably refined, perfectly integrated thanks to a polyphenol content of 458 mg/kg, which gives structure without ever “scratching” the throat.

THE SOMMOLIER’S OPINION
If No. 1 was pure energy, No. 2 is elegance. The laboratory data for this Grand Cru are impressive: with an acidity of just 0.14% and peroxide values of 3.8 meq O₂/kg, this oil has preserved the freshness of freshly harvested fruit in an exceptional way.

Why you’ll love it:
It is a democratic yet aristocratic oil. Everyone appreciates it because it never overwhelms flavors, but elevates them with aromatic nuances that ordinary commercial oils simply do not possess.

Score:
A medium-intense fruitiness (6.5/10) that plays more on finesse than on power.

RECOMMENDED PAIRINGS

Thanks to its aromas of aromatic herbs and dried fruit (pine nuts), 40 Rubbie is magical on dishes that call for delicacy and respect:

🐟 Fish: Ideal on baked fish, steamed shellfish, or seafood carpaccio.
🥗 Vegetables: Enhances sweet grilled vegetables (zucchini, carrots) and delicate salads.
🍰 Pastry: Its almond note makes it perfect as a butter substitute in baked desserts (bundt cakes, shortcrust pastries).
🥣 Sauces: Try it to create a refined homemade mayonnaise.

Technical Sheet

Feature | Details
Cultivar | 100% Maurino (Single-varietal)
Profile | Medium-Intense Fruity, Floral
Main Aromas | Mint, wildflowers, pine nuts, almond, aromatic herbs
Total Polyphenols | 458 mg/kg (Excellent antioxidant content)
Free Acidity | 0.14% (Exceptional value, indicator of perfectly healthy olives)
Peroxides | 3.8 meq O₂/kg (Very low oxidation, absolute freshness)
Harvest | 2025 vintage
Packaging | 250 ml black glass bottle (total light protection) with non-refillable cap