Frantoio Galioto Castel di Lego Novello Moresca Extra Virgin Olive Oil 500ml

Frantoio Galioto Castel di Lego Novello is the first extra virgin olive oil of the September 2026 Sicilian harvest, produced exclusively from Moresca olives grown by Frantoio Galioto in Ferla, in south-eastern Sicily.

A true Novello, this special seasonal olive oil is made from the first Moresca olives of the new harvest and bottled to showcase the exceptional freshness and vibrant character of freshly produced extra virgin olive oil.

The indigenous Sicilian Moresca variety gives this Novello a beautifully balanced, medium-fruity character. The freshly milled oil has an intense green colour, with fresh vegetal aromas, notes of freshly cut grass and subtle tomato nuances. On the palate it is harmonious and delicately fruity, with gentle bitterness and a pleasantly peppery finish.

The olives are harvested in September 2026 and cold extracted using a continuous two-phase system. The oil is filtered to preserve its freshness and quality.

Produced by Frantoio Galioto, a fourth-generation family olive estate in Ferla, Sicily, the company manages approximately 100 hectares with around 20,000 olive trees. Alongside the predominant Tonda Iblea, the estate cultivates traditional Sicilian varieties including Moresca, Biancolilla, Nocellara and Marmurigna.

Castel di Lego Novello is a highly seasonal oil and an excellent opportunity to experience the first taste of the 2026 Sicilian olive harvest.

Tasting Notes

Medium fruity and exceptionally fresh, with an intense green colour and aromas of freshly cut grass and subtle tomato, followed by a smooth fruitiness, gentle bitterness and a delicate peppery finish.

Olive Variety

100% Moresca

Moresca is a traditional Sicilian olive variety prized for its delicate, harmonious fruity character. In this early-harvest Novello it produces a particularly fresh and vibrant expression of the variety.

Harvest

September 2026 – 2026/2027 harvest

Produced from the first Moresca olives of the new season.

Extraction

Cold extracted using a continuous two-phase system and filtered.

Origin

Ferla, Sicily, Italy

Style

Novello – New Harvest Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Novello is the freshly produced olive oil of the new harvest, prized for its vivid colour, intense freshness and vibrant aromas. It is particularly enjoyable during the first months following harvest.

Ideal Uses

Best enjoyed raw, where its freshness can be fully appreciated. Excellent drizzled over warm bruschetta, fresh tomatoes, green salads, grilled vegetables, soups, legumes, fish and other delicately flavoured Mediterranean dishes.

Packaging

500ml bottle.

Storage

Store in a cool, dark place away from heat and direct sunlight.