Chiarentana Cavalli Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2024

Featured in The New York Times (May 22, 2015) Italy’s Treasured Olive Oil, at the Source.

From the Val d'Orcia hills, Cavalli is a special new blend crafted at Chiarentana. The extra virgin olive oil, Cavalli, presents with the most energetic Tuscan aroma due to the prevalence of Moraiolo olives. This aroma is highlighted with clear notes of bitter olives. 

In the mouth you will note a persistent taste of artichoke, thistle, and yet again of bitter olives. The pungency is slightly belated but very intense, reminiscent of chili pepper. 

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Because of its intensity, Cavalli is appropriate on recipes with strong tastes, such as ribolitta, kale (especially cavalo nero, soups, grilled meats and vegetables, and fagioli all'uccelletto (beans with tomato and sausage). It is at its best on caciucco, the well-known fish soup from Livorno.

Der Feinschmecker, Gambero Rosso, Slow Food and Merum have all bestowed significant prizes on the extra virgin olive oils from Chiarentana. 

We suggest that you also plan a visit to the estate on an upcoming trip to Italy. Farmhouses and apartments may be rented and there is a central restaurant for guests where the olive oils may be tasted!