GRANDE FRANCO - premium extra virgin olive oil 250 ml

Italian Olive Oil from the Heart of Calabria

Calabria is a region where olive oil is not just an addition to dishes—it is part of everyday life. Here, every meal begins with bread dipped in golden drops of fresh olive oil, and every family kitchen is filled with the scent of olives, sunshine, and the sea.

Oro Di Calabria was born from our love of southern Italy and our travels discovering small, family-run olive groves stretching between the mountains and the Ionian Sea. It is there, in one of the sunniest regions of Europe, that olive oil with a truly unique character is produced—intense, fresh, and full of natural vitality.

Experience the taste of sunshine and tradition captured in a bottle of our GRANDE FRANCO olive oil. Cold-pressed to preserve its full aroma and natural nutrients, it is a true elixir of nature. This is more than just olive oil—it is a journey to Italy, to places where each day begins with the joy of harvest and ends at a shared table filled with laughter, wine, and delicious food. 

Olive Oil from Calabria – The True Taste of the Region

Grande Franco olive oil is made from the Coroneiki variety, renowned for its intensity and freshness despite its small fruit size. It features notes of green herbs, grass, and a subtle peppery kick—a natural sign of high quality and rich polyphenol content.

The olives are harvested early, in October, while still green and full of flavor. Early harvesting preserves the maximum nutritional value and gives the oil its characteristic freshness, a slightly peppery finish, and a pleasant bitterness that reflects its premium quality.

Harmonious in taste, smooth and fluid on the palate, with light, sweet undertones, it offers interesting yet subtle spicy notes of green pepper and bitter almonds, equally intense. The pleasant finish is accentuated by delightful hints of pine nuts and ripe tomato.

How to Use Oro Di Calabria Olive Oil?

In the kitchen, our olive oil pairs perfectly with grilled, roasted, or braised fish, fresh or steamed vegetables, seafood sashimi and salads, delicate meats, and legume-based creams. It intensively enhances the flavor of each dish, bringing out the depth of aromas and the natural freshness of the ingredients. Every drop is a small accent that can turn an ordinary meal into a true feast for the palate.

This oil is designed for both everyday cooking and the celebration of special dishes:

• drizzle over fresh salads, burrata, and mozzarella
•  use as a base for homemade dressings and pesto  
• serve with warm bread and seasonings as a simple Italian appetizer
• finish pasta, fish, and vegetable dishes to highlight their natural flavors

Thanks to its stable structure and high quality, it is also suitable for frying and baking.

Oro Di Calabria – Properties and Nutritional Value

Our extra virgin olive oil is a natural source of polyphenols, which help protect blood lipids from oxidative stress.

Regular consumption of olive oil as part of a balanced diet supports everyday body function by providing healthy fats, the foundation of Mediterranean cuisine—one of the healthiest diets in the world.

Early harvesting and the Coroneiki variety give Grande Franco an intense aroma of fresh herbs, green olives, and a subtle peppery note on the finish.

What Does Grande Franco Olive Oil Taste Like?

The attached sensory profile is the key to understanding the character of this olive oil. It describes its natural fruitiness—a map of taste and aroma sensations, from fresh green notes, through a pleasant bitterness, to a subtle peppery finish.

The sensory profile helps reveal what truly sets our olive oil apart, suggests the dishes it pairs best with, and guides you in selecting a flavor perfectly suited to your preferences. It is an invitation to mindful tasting and enjoying every drop to the fullest.