Extra Virgin Olive Oil Flight

On the nose, this Mallorcan olive oil bursts with aromatic notes of lemon peel and freshly cut grass, mingling with the sweet-green scent of ramallet tomatoes and tender artichokes. Subtle hints of green banana and crisp apple bring a fruit-driven brightness, while fresh almonds and pistachios add a soft, nutty roundness. On the palate, it is silky and full, wrapping the tongue in a delicate balance of garden-fresh vegetables and orchard fruit. A whisper of spice enlivens the flavors, while the absence of dominant bitterness lets the oil’s gentle richness shine. There’s a rustic echo of warm, country-style bread—an impression of cereal grains that adds warmth and depth to the finish.

The growers behind the Olissea are farmers before they are wine or olive oil makers, and it shows in the charming rusticity of this particular oil. The nose is reminiscent of a classic romesco with sweet nutty notes mingling with peppery and dried herb elements. Once the oil hits the palate, the real fun begins. Intense elements of pine needle, fresh cut grass, and freshly-cracked pepper lead the way to a strong, lingering finish.

An olive oil that trades fire for fruit, the delicato moves between notes of green banana, fresh-picked tomato, and artichoke on the nose, along with vintage Puglian notes of seabreeze, before moving to a palate of deep nuance and charm with soft butteriness, a light pepporicini heat, and the same green banana in the finish.