Description
Darmmess High-Phenolic Early Harvest Extra Virgin Olive Oil – 500ml
Origin: Messinia, Peloponnese, Greece
500-Year-Old Olive Trees • 300m Altitude • High in Polyphenols • Limited Production
A Taste of Ancient Messinia
At 820 mg/kg of polyphenols, Darmmess represents a remarkable balance of exceptional flavour and naturally occurring olive polyphenols. Its vibrant freshness, refined bitterness, and distinctive peppery finish demonstrate that a high-polyphenol EVOO can be both gastronomically exceptional and a natural choice for everyday wellness. The perfect harmony of taste, tradition, and wellbeing.
Crafted from Koroneiki olives harvested from approximately 500-year-old olive trees growing at 300 metres above sea level in Messinia, Peloponnese, Greece, Darmmess High-Phenolic Early Harvest Extra Virgin Olive Oil is a distinctive expression of centuries-old Greek olive-growing heritage.
Nestled in the fertile landscapes of Messinia in the Peloponnese, these ancient trees are rooted in a terroir shaped by generations of olive cultivation. Their elevated setting and unique Mediterranean environment provide the foundation for an EVOO of remarkable freshness, complexity, and character.
Harvested early at the height of the season, the olives are cold-pressed within hours of picking and expertly filtered to preserve their vibrant flavour, freshness, and naturally occurring antioxidants.
With an Organoleptic Score of 89/100, this gastronomically refined EVOO delivers exceptional sensory quality. Its polyphenol concentration of 820 mg/kg further distinguishes it as a premium olive oil for those who value exceptional taste, provenance, and quality.
Flavour & Aroma Profile
A refined and elegant expression of early-harvest Koroneiki olives.
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Aroma: Fragrant notes of cinnamon, fresh green tomato, freshly cut grass, delicate florals, crisp green apple, and subtle ripe banana.
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Taste: Elegant herbaceous bitterness reminiscent of chicory, developing into layers of bitter almond, followed by a distinctive warming finish of freshly cracked black pepper.
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Overall Character: Fresh, vibrant, complex, and beautifully balanced, expressing the authentic Mediterranean character of Messinia.
Exceptional Quality Standards
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Acidity: 0.28% — well below the 0.8% maximum permitted for extra virgin olive oil
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Polyphenols: 820 mg/kg — exceptionally high in naturally occurring olive polyphenols
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Organoleptic Score: 89/100 — demonstrating outstanding sensory quality
Recommended Use
Ideal as a finishing oil for salads, dips, grilled and roasted vegetables, fresh fish, artisan cheeses, and refined Mediterranean cuisine.
For the fullest expression of its flavour and aroma, enjoy raw and fresh, drizzled directly over your favorite dishes.
Darmmess High-Phenolic EVOO — the pure expression of Messinia, born from ancient olive trees at 300 metres above sea level and captured at the height of the harvest.
