Azienda Agricola Pruneti
Organic Leccino

Name: Olive Oil Italy Extra Virgin Organic Azienda Agricola Pruneti Leccino
SKU: 4404-bio
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99 p. Flos Olei

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4404-bio

Olive Oil Italy Extra Virgin Organic Azienda Agricola Pruneti Leccino

One of the best olive oils in Italy (awarded 99 points at the Flos Olei 2022) produced by one of the most awarded olive farms in Italy, Azienda Agricola Pruneti in Chianti Classico, Tuscany. Extra virgin, organic olive oil derived from the famous Tuscan Leccino variety. Hand-harvested, early harvest olives. 500ml

Variety: Leccino
Grown in San Polo in Chianti, Florence, Tuscany, Italy
From the Azienda Agricola Pruneti olive farm (82ha, 18,700 trees, 22.000L p.a.)
Flos Olei rating: 99 points (2022), 98 points (2021), 98 points (2018-2016), 97 points (2015)
Rich and robust flavours, with a bouquet of leafy greens and black pepper and hints of almond and cinnamon, as well as mildly bitter and piquant top notes
-Pairs beautifully with spelt canapés, steamed beans, tomato salad, jacket potatoes, cherry pea soup, risotto with mussels, seafood stew, grilled squid, baked rabbit, roasted poultry and goat cheese.
Harvested by hand October to November 2021

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Variety: Leccino

Origin: San Polo, Florence (Prov.), Tuscany (Reg.), Italy

Olive farm: Azienda Agricola Pruneti (82ha, 18,700 trees, 22,000 litres per year)

Harvest: October to November 2022, hand harvest

Flos Olei rating: 2022: 99 points, 2021: 98 points, 2018-2016: 98 points, 2015: 97 points

Other awards: New York International Olive Oil Competition - Gold Medal, 2018; Three leaves (maximum points) in Gambero Rosso, 2013-2014, 2016-2017; Best Monocultivar in Guide on Gambero Rosso, 2018; Selected in Merum guide, 2013; Five drops (maximum points) in Bibenda Guide, 2005-2006

Flavour: Full and powerful, with lettuce, black pepper and some almond and cinnamon, the bitterness is pronounced and the piquant spiciness is on point

Aroma: Lush and round, with notes of artichoke, chicory and a unique finish of mint and rosemary

Colour: Golden yellow with a green shimmer

Food: Spelt canapés, steamed beans, tomato salad, jacket potatoes, cherry pea soup, risotto with mussels, seafood stew, grilled squid, baked rabbit, roasted poultry, goat's cheese

Low acidity (valence): 0.16 % (limit for "extra virgin" <0.8 %)

Low peroxide value (freshness): 4.7 meq O2/kg (limit for "extra virgin" <20 meq O2/kg)

Total polyphenol content: 645 mg/kg (premium oils >250mg/g, peak values 500-800 mg/kg)

Premium active ingredients in their purest form
Sourced directly from the world’s best producers
Our select raw materials as the basis of all our formulations
Complete avoidance of all unnecessary additives and adjuvants
Only physiologically valuable ingredients used as natural additives
We voluntarily disclose every ingredient
All extractions performed without the use of chemical solvents whenever possible
Custom production when necessary, in order to achieve the highest possible level of purity
Systematic quality testing in independent laboratories
Raw materials sourced exclusively from premium suppliers who are committed to fair working conditions
High-quality bags featuring an aroma barrier, compostable pouches and amber glass used for packaging
Vegan capsule shells without PEG or carrageenans
Packaged in the EU according to HACCP, GMP and ISO 22000:2018 standards
Stored in non-toxic containers
Shipped in mineral oil–free boxes
All products guaranteed 100% free from magnesium stearate, nanoparticles (no legal opportunism), titanium dioxide, genetic engineering, artificial colours, flavours and sweeteners & added sugars

Awards

There are a number of important national and international olive oil competitions around the world, but the Italian guide Flos Olei stands out from them all. It can be considered the best reference for judging the world's best oils. Every year, the 500 best oils in the world are rated out of 100 points. Additionally, there are 20 clearly defined award categories including the oil itself, certain characteristics and farming techniques. The editorial team consists of certified and experienced Italian olive oil tasters as well as their international network.

Flos Olei Reviews

99 points, 2022
98 points, 2021
98 points, 2018
98 points, 2017
98 points, 2016
97 points, 2015

Other Awards

New York International Olive Oil Competition - Gold Medal, 2018
maximum score Three leaves on Gambero Rosso 2013-2014- 2016-2017
Best Monocultivar in guide on Gambero Rosso 2018
Selected in Merum guide 2013
Five drops (maximum score) on Bibenda guide 2005-2006

Azienda Agricola Pruneti is one of the most decorated olive farms in Italy. They have won numerous prestigious awards and are consistently among the best 20 farms listed by Flos Olei.

Olive Farm

The Pruneti family business has been in existence for over 160 years. It is located in the heart of Tuscany, in the Chianti region, which is famed for its wines. At Pruneti, the invaluable knowledge gained from the family tradition is combined with state-of-the-art technology and cutting-edge research in order to extract the full flavour of the olives. Earth, air, water and fire: the four elements are at the core of the Pruneti spirit.

Cultivation & Processing

The family-operated Pruneti olive farm is located in the heart of Tuscany, in the region of Chianti, also famous for its wines. The advantageous microclimate and the richness of the soil ensure that the olive trees in Chianti produce exceptional oil.

For over 160 years, the olive farm Pruneti has been a family affair. Invaluable knowledge and tradition have been passed down from generation to generation, and are combined with the most up-to-date technologies and research. The oil is made from the over 28,000 olive trees growing on the 80ha farm. The cultivated varieties include only the local cultivars Leccino, Moraiolo, and Frantoio.

Cultivation and processing take place according to the highest technical and quality standards. All olives are harvested by hand. The olives are then ground within 4 hours of harvest on-site at the farm's mill, which uses individualised settings for each variety of oil. As a result, Pruneti produces a great variety of premium oils that differ by flavour, aroma, and character.