ntroducing Ursini Novello — Fresh Harvest Italian Olive Oil
The Artisan Olive Oil Company is proud to announce the arrival of Ursini Novello, a rare and highly anticipated early-harvest olive oil produced by the renowned Ursini family in Abruzzo, Southern Italy. With a heritage dating back to the 19th century, the Ursini family has built a reputation for mastery in the cultivation and transformation of olives. Today, the legacy continues under Giuseppe Ursini, a respected oil-maker dedicated to excellence, authenticity and artisanal tradition.
What Makes Ursini Novello Unique
Unlike standard extra virgin olive oils that are produced throughout the harvest season, Novello is pressed exclusively from olives picked at the very beginning of the harvest in October. At this early stage, the olives are rich in chlorophyll, antioxidants and polyphenols, giving the oil its signature vibrant green colour, intense aroma, and powerful peppery finish. Bottled unfiltered and in extremely limited quantities, Ursini Novello captures the purest expression of fresh olives before they mellow with time.
Novello is celebrated throughout Italy as a seasonal delicacy — a moment of the year when olive oil lovers eagerly await the first press to taste the new harvest. Its character is bold, grassy and fruity, with notes of green tomato, artichoke, wild herbs and almond, balanced by a clean bitterness and lively spiciness.
A Taste of Abruzzo’s Terroir
Abruzzo’s unique landscape — mountains meeting the Adriatic Sea — creates a microclimate ideal for olive cultivation. Local olive varieties thrive in mineral-rich soils and abundant sunlight, producing oils of remarkable purity and depth. Ursini’s artisanal process includes hand selection of olives and immediate cold extraction to preserve aromatic intensity and nutritional value.
How to Enjoy Ursini Novello
This precious olive oil is best enjoyed raw to highlight its freshness and complexity. Serve it generously:
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On warm bread or bruschetta
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Drizzled over salads, grilled vegetables or steamed greens
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On creamy soups, legumes or white fish
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As a final flourish for steak, carpaccio or fresh cheeses
Its flavour transforms even the simplest dishes into gourmet moments.
Limited Availability
Ursini Novello is produced only once per year and sells out quickly.
Discover and secure your bottle here: Ursini Novello.