The Collection
INTENSO
Coratina Bold & Decisive
The backbone of Puglia. Bold and peppery, exceptionally high in polyphenols, pressed within hours of harvest.
€14,50
/ 500 ml
Harvest October 2025 · acidity < 0.2% · ships from US warehouse · cold-pressed < 27°C
Tasting notes
Artichoke · green almond · black pepper
What to cook with it
Grilled meats · pulses · hearty winter soups
The numbers — why they matter
A dated, traceable oil under 0.2% acidity, cold-pressed below 27°C, is the opposite of the rancid “extra virgin” on most US shelves. The pepper you feel is polyphenols — and that's the point.
Since 1947 · The Valente Family
In 1947, Tommaso Valente pressed his first harvest by lamplight in the hills of Bisceglie. Today his grandchildren tend the same trees.
Tasted & reviewed
Not sure? Start with the Duo — Intenso and Delicato, one bold, one round.
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