Le Ferre – Selezione – High Polyphenol Extra Virgin Olive Oil – 500ml

Awarded four years in a row by Gambero Rosso. Winner “Miglior Blend d'Italia 2024”. With 703 mg/kg HPLC-certified polyphenols and an exceptional oleocanthal content of 331 mg/kg, the LeFerre Selezione belongs to the absolute top of Italian extra virgin olive oil. A masterpiece from Puglia — intense, broad and overwhelming in aroma, with a soft fullness on the palate that you would not expect from an oil with so much character.

Specifications: Variety: Coratina & Frantoio | Fruitiness: Medium – Intense | Region: Puglia, Italy | Harvest: 2025/2026 | Polyphenols (HPLC): 703 mg/kg | Oleocanthal: 331 mg/kg | Free fatty acidity: 0.24% (limit: 0.80%) Peroxide number 4.5 meq O₂/kg (limit: 20.0) Technical Sheet & Laboratory report View Why 703 mg/kg polyphenols is so special The average extra virgin olive oil in the supermarket contains 50 to 150 mg/kg polyphenols. To be allowed to carry the official EFSA health claim (EU 432/2012), a minimum of 250 mg/kg is required. The LeFerre Selezione scores 703 mg/kg — measured using the officially recognized HPLC method of the International Olive Council, by the accredited laboratory Chemiservice (ISO/IEC 17025, Monopoli, Puglia). No inflated NMR number, no marketing claim: a verifiable lab report with method, date and signature. 331 mg/kg oleocanthal: feel the difference Of the 703 mg/kg total polyphenols, 331 mg/kg consists of pure oleocanthal — the polyphenol responsible for the characteristic throat irritation and which works via the same biological mechanism as ibuprofen: inhibition of the COX enzyme that drives inflammatory processes. Most olive oils on the market contain between 10 and 80 mg/kg of oleocanthal. This figure of 331 mg/kg places Selezione in an exceptional category. The stimulation you feel with every sip isn't a side effect — it's proof. The best in Italy for four years The LeFerre Selezione is not good just once. Year after year they achieve the highest awards from the most authoritative Italian olive oil guides: 2025 — Gambero Rosso Oli d'Italia · Bibenda “5 Gocce dell'Eccellenza” · Slow Food Guida agli Extravergini 2024 — Gambero Rosso “Miglior Blend d'Italia” · Bibenda “5 Gocce dell'Eccellenza” · Nutri Evo 1° Classificato Fruttato Medio 2023 — Gambero Rosso “3 Foglie” · Bibenda “5 Gocce dell'Eccellenza” 2022 — Gambero Rosso “3 Foglie” · Bibenda “5 Gocce dell'Eccellenza” From olive to bottle: quality without compromise The olives are picked mechanically and processed within 24 hours. Extraction takes place exclusively cold, at a temperature below 27°C, in a continuous two-phase system. The oil is stored in stainless steel silos under a nitrogen atmosphere to completely avoid oxidation. The result: a peroxide value of only 4.5 meq O₂/kg and a free fatty acidity of 0.24% — far below legal limits and proof of exceptional freshness. The olive groves are located at an altitude of 230 to 290 meters in Puglia, on soils with neutral pH and an optimal mineral composition. The Coratina olive naturally produces the highest polyphenol content of all Italian cultivars. Combined with Frantoio — selected per harvest — a blend is created with the complexity of a grand cru. Flavor profile Aroma: Intense, broad and overwhelming. Fresh olive leaves, green tomato, artichoke hearts and a hint of ripe nuts.Taste: Soft, full body with elegant balance. The intensity of the Coratina is tempered by the velvety Frantoio — powerful but never rough. Finish: Long-lasting, warm stimulation due to the exceptionally high oleocanthal content. The hallmark of a true high polyphenol olive oil. Use & storage Use raw for maximum health effect: as a finishing oil for soup, risotto, grilled meat or bruschetta. Ideal as a daily health shot — 20 ml per day is the EFSA guideline for cardiovascular benefit. The low acidity also makes this oil stable for low-temperature preparation up to approximately 180°C. Store in the original dark green Moresca bottle, cool (14–18°C) and away from light. Shelf life 18 months from bottling date.