The clay terrain and temperate climate of northern Tuscany favor the cultivation of olive trees that produce some of the best oils in the world. That is why Blue Rock sourced cuttings directly from Fattoria Bernadrdini, one of the world's greatest producers in Lucca, Italy: to bring you oils unlike any other produced in California.
Our Estate olive oil is produced from a field blend of 4 Tuscan varieties; Leccino, Frantoio, Muarino and Pendolino.
The olives are harvested by hand in the fall. They are pressed the day they are picked with a traditional Italian mill to emphasize the richness inherent in the fruit. We bottle in small batches throughout the year, with the unbottled oil stored under argon gas to keep it fresh. Unlike wine, olive oil is best the minute is it pressed. Our oil is rich and creamy with a garden-fresh aroma and a blast of pepper in the finish. A sediment is both welcomed and expected as it is bottled unfiltered in order to retain its pundgent personality.
Use as a substitute for butter with bread. It is also a great condiment for fish, poultry, and vegetables.
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Our Estate trees were sourced from cuttings in Lucca Italy from one of the world's greatest producers, Fattoria Bernardini. There are four varietrals: Leccino, Frantoio, Maurino and Pendolino, planted at a ratio of 50%, 25%, 15% and 10% respectively. Importantly, these are specific clones of each of those four varietals, which helps to explain why our oil tastes different than other California oils produced from the same varietals. While each has distinct flavors, we made the decision to plant them as a field blend, following the time-tested approach used in Tuscany.
This oil is creamy and rich and then with a blast of pepper in the finish! There should be a slight haze and possibly some sediment as well. Do not be concerned as this is only natural because our oil is bottled unfiltered within 2 weeks of harvest. Unlike our wines, our olive oil should be enjoyed as fresh as possible in order to appreciate the complete dimension of flavors. The pepper is appreciated in Italy where fine oils are used for bread or for drizzling on fish and pasta rather than greens. However, the pepper will diminish within 6 months if not desired.
Very limited. Only 135 cases of 375ml bottles were produced.
