
Marina Palusci L'Uomo di Ferro Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Babylon MercantileProduced by Marina Palusci
This extreme-intensity extra virgin olive oil produced from green Dritta olives has notable aromas of almonds and olive leaf. Gold award winner in 2025 from NYIOOC. Try pairing with aged cheese and fruit salads
Premium artisanal extra virgin olive oil made from 100% Dritta olives, harvested green at the end of September for an extremely early harvest. It features an intense fruity profile with pronounced bitterness, spiciness, and long-lasting flavor. Ideal for balancing dishes with a naturally sweet tendency. Pairs exceptionally well with legume soup, red meat, and dark chocolate!
Varietals: Dritta
Extra Virgin 16.9 fl oz (500ml)
Extra virgin olive oil is the highest quality olive oil. By definition it must have some fruity flavor, zero defects, free fatty acid level below 0.8%, and be derived by cold extraction below 27°C ~ 80°F.
Intensity: Extreme
Intensity correlates to the amount of bitterness and/or pungency experienced when consuming an extra virgin olive oil. An olive oil with little bitterness that creates little to no sensation in the back of the throat is considered mild. A very bitter olive oil that causes a slight burning or spicy sensation in the mouth and throat is robust. We rate intensity between 5 values: Mild, Medium, Medium Robust, Robust and Extreme.
Polyphenols (mg/kg): 1018
Polyphenols are antioxidant micronutrients found in plant-based foods. The phenolic concentration in olive oil depends on variables like the variety, ripeness at harvest, extraction methods, etc. Visit our Health Benefits page to learn more.
Acidity (%): 0.18
Acidity is one of the quality parameters set by the IOC for extra virgin olive oil. By definition extra virgin olive oil must have a free fatty acid level below 0.8%. Acidity CANNOT be detected by sensory analysis. This value is always determined by a laboratory
Harvest Date: Fall 2024
As a fresh food product, properly stored olive oil should be consumed within 2 years from the time of harvest for best flavor. Harvest runs from October through January in Northern Hemisphere regions, and from April through July in Southern Hemisphere regions.