No. 11 Grand Cru Gioacchina | Single-Varietal Pendolino | Intense Fruitiness with Pomegranate Notes

THE SENSORY PROFILE

Forget the oil you think you know. Monovarietal Pendolino No. 11 is a dance of contrasts: it opens with the green freshness of arugula and freshly cut grass, then immediately surprises with an unexpected, juicy sweetness of pomegranate and wildflowers. On the palate, this is an oil with true character (Fruitiness 6.4/10): the structure is solid, with echoes of artichoke and almond, flowing into a spicy finish where wild thyme and black pepper ignite the senses. This is not a seasoning — it is an experience: fresh, fruity, and incredibly persistent.

THE SOMMELIER’S OPINION
Pendolino often lives in the shadow of other cultivars, but this Grand Cru steps into the spotlight as an absolute protagonist.

The Record:
With 475 mg/kg of polyphenols, it is the most antioxidant-rich oil in the entire I&P Monovarietal collection — a true concentration of health.

The Technical Side:
Despite the power of its polyphenols, bitterness (4.8) and pungency (5.0) remain under control, never unpleasant. Combined with very low acidity (0.21%) and peroxide values of 4.8, this proves that its intensity comes from fruit quality, not from processing defects.

RECOMMENDED PAIRINGS

Its fruity (pomegranate) and spicy profile makes it perfect for dishes that play with sweet-and-sour contrasts or savory intensity:

🥗 Gourmet Salads: Try it on a salad with baby spinach, pomegranate seeds, walnuts, and goat cheese.
🥩 Tartare and Carpaccio: Its freshness “cleanses” the richness of raw meat beautifully.
🐟 Marinated Fish: Ideal on marinated anchovies or salmon, where an aromatic lift is needed.
🍫 Chocolate: Dare to try it — a few drops on a dark chocolate mousse will highlight its spicy notes.

Technical Sheet

Feature | Details
Cultivar | 100% Pendolino (rare single-varietal)
Profile | Medium–Intense Fruity, Complex
Main Aromas | Pomegranate, arugula, wild thyme, black pepper, wildflowers
Total Polyphenols | 475 mg/kg (Selection record – maximum antioxidant power)
Free Acidity | 0.21% (Excellent)
Peroxides | 4.8 meq O₂/kg (Very low oxidation)
Harvest | 2025 vintage
Packaging | 250 ml black glass bottle (total light protection) with non-refillable cap