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Turinela Leccino olive oil – single-variety from Istria, 500 ml

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Single-variety: only Leccino olives from one estate, with no blending of different varieties or countries

Fruity and balanced: the most approachable variety in the range, with a distinctive emerald green.

Multiple award-winning olive oil: Platinum award at the Berlin GOOA and Gold award at the Zagreb Olive Oil Festival

Leccino is an Italian variety that has been grown in Istria for centuries, where it has developed its own character. This oil is single-variety, meaning it comes exclusively from Leccino fruits from a single estate. No blending, no mixing.

The first thing you notice in the glass is its colour, a deep emerald green. On the palate, it is the most approachable of our four oils: distinctly fruity, with a balanced pepperiness that is noticeable without being overpowering.

If you are looking for an oil that can do a lot without taking over a dish, start here. It is also the oil we recommend to people trying an estate-grown oil for the first time who do not want to dive straight into bitterness. Available exclusively in the 500-millilitre bottle.

This is the most versatile of Turinela’s four oils. It goes well with fish and seafood, leafy salads, steamed vegetables, cream cheese and mozzarella, in a vinaigrette, and over boiled potatoes. Because it is less dominant than the Premium Selection, it does not overpower delicate dishes. It is also the obvious choice for those new to oil.

Storage

Store in a cool, dark place, but not in the refrigerator. Use within a few months of opening. Oxygen breaks down the aromas, even though the oil does not spoil.

Notes

Store closed, at room temperature maximum, dry, and out of reach of children.

Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced, varied diet or a healthy lifestyle.

The recommended daily intake should not be exceeded.

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Varietal knowledge

What is a single-variety olive oil?

Single-varietal—also called monovarietal—means that the oil is made from a single olive variety. This is rather uncommon. Most oils on the market are blends, often made from several varieties and not infrequently from several countries, as this makes it possible to achieve a consistent flavor over the years.

A single-varietal oil does the opposite: it shows what a variety produces in a particular place in a particular year, with all the variations that entails. Leccino originally comes from Tuscany and is considered a hardy, frost-tolerant variety. In Istria, on the iron-rich red soil, it develops a distinctly fruitier profile and milder pungency than in its place of origin. The same tree, a different oil.

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Leccino olive oil – single-variety from Istria, 500 ml

Affordable olive oil from the shelf

Origin:

A family-run business, a location in Istria

“Blend of olive oils from the EU”: multiple countries, no specific origin, no character

Varieties:

Single-variety Leccino

Not specified

Harvest year:

2025, on the label

Not specified (this information is optional)

Acidity:

0.09%, tested

Limit value 0.80%; actual value not published

Peroxide value:

3.1, tested

Limit value 20.0; actual value not published

Extraction:

Cold-extracted, below 27°C

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About the product

An Italian variety on Istrian soil

Leccino is one of Italy’s most widespread olive varieties and has been cultivated in Istria since long before today’s borders were drawn. For centuries, the peninsula was part of the Venetian sphere of influence, and the varieties migrated with it. What has changed is not the tree, but the location: terra rossa, an iron-rich red soil over limestone, combined with the Adriatic’s northernmost olive-growing area, where nights are cooler than in central Italy. The same variety therefore produces an oil with more fruitiness and less bitterness.

What the color means (and what it doesn’t)

Leccino oil is strikingly green. This is due to the chlorophyll content of the fruit at harvest time. It is important to note that the color says nothing about quality. In official sensory assessments, olive oil is tasted from blue glasses so that the color does not influence the evaluation. Green is a characteristic, not a seal of quality: attractive to look at, but not an argument.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is single-varietal olive oil?

An oil made from a single olive variety, also known as monovarietal. Most oils on the market, by contrast, are blends of several varieties and often several countries. A single-variety oil reveals the character of one variety in one location, with the natural year-to-year variations.

What does Leccino olive oil taste like?

Distinctly fruity, with well-balanced pungency and only a slight bitter note. It is milder than single-variety oils made from Buža and milder than our Multicultivar blend, without being flat.

Which olive oil is good for salads?

A fruity, not too bitter oil, because it does not overpower the other ingredients. Among our four oils, Leccino is the obvious choice for this; the more robust varieties pair better with legumes, grilled vegetables, and meat.

Why is this olive oil so green?

Because of the chlorophyll in the fruit at harvest time. The color says nothing about the quality. In the official tasting, dark blue glasses are used so that the color does not influence the judgment.

Where does the Leccino variety come from?

Originally from Italy. It has been cultivated in Istria for centuries, where the red, iron-rich soil gives it a fruitier profile than in its region of origin.

What does acidity mean in olive oil?

It measures the proportion of free fatty acids and indicates how carefully the olives were harvested and how quickly they were pressed. Up to 0.80% is permitted for extra virgin olive oil. This oil is at 0.09%—around eight times below the limit.

What is the peroxide value?

It shows how far oxidation has progressed. Values of up to 20.0 mEq O₂/kg are permitted; this oil is at 3.1. Low values indicate freshness and gentle processing.

Is the oil cold-extracted?

Yes. The designation is legally defined and permitted only when the oil is obtained at below 27 °C through centrifugation or percolation—without the addition of heat that would alter its aromas.

What sizes is the oil available in?

Only in the 500-millilitre bottle.

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