{"product_id":"frantoio-galioto-castel-di-lego-novello-moresca-extra-virgin-olive-oil-500ml","title":"Frantoio Galioto Castel di Lego Novello Moresca Extra Virgin Olive Oil 500ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrantoio Galioto Castel di Lego Novello\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the first extra virgin olive oil of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeptember 2026 Sicilian harvest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, produced exclusively from Moresca olives grown by Frantoio Galioto in Ferla, in south-eastern Sicily.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA true \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNovello\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe indigenous Sicilian \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoresca\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e variety gives this Novello a beautifully balanced, medium-fruity character. The freshly milled oil has an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eintense green colour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe olives are harvested in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeptember 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and cold extracted using a continuous two-phase system. The oil is filtered to preserve its freshness and quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrantoio Galioto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCastel di Lego Novello is a highly seasonal oil and an excellent opportunity to experience the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efirst taste of the 2026 Sicilian olive harvest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium fruity and exceptionally fresh, with an intense green colour and aromas of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efreshly cut grass and subtle tomato\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, followed by a smooth fruitiness, gentle bitterness and a delicate peppery finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOlive Variety\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Moresca\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoresca 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeptember 2026 – 2026\/2027 harvest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced from the first Moresca olives of the new season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtraction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCold extracted using a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003econtinuous two-phase system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and filtered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFerla, Sicily, Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNovello – New Harvest Extra Virgin Olive Oil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNovello 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal Uses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest enjoyed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eraw\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where its freshness can be fully appreciated. Excellent drizzled over \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewarm bruschetta, fresh tomatoes, green salads, grilled vegetables, soups, legumes, fish and other delicately flavoured Mediterranean dishes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePackaging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e500ml bottle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStore in a cool, dark place away from heat and direct sunlight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Frantoio Galioto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57339379941754,"sku":"FG09","price":19.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0483\/1274\/6150\/files\/castel_del_lego_novello_olive_oil_500ml.webp?v=1790954721","url":"https:\/\/www.artisanoliveoilcompany.co.uk\/products\/frantoio-galioto-castel-di-lego-novello-moresca-extra-virgin-olive-oil-500ml","provider":"Artisan Olive Oil Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}