Trespaldum | Gentile di Malfada

Producer: Trespaldum
Region: Molise
Cultivar: Gentile di Malfada
Total Polyphenols: 466
Intensity: Medium to Intense
Suggested Uses: This is the oil that you want on the middle of the table so you can make a small pool on your plate when you’re having a perfectly grilled steak, a barbecued chicken, roasted mushrooms, risotto, you name it.

About the cultivar:

If the tradition of planting an olive tree at the birth of a daughter has origins that are lost over time, it certainly could not be ignored with the arrival of Mafalda di Savoia, second-born of King Vittorio Emanuele III, from whom the village even took its current name. Legend has it that with the trees planted for the occasion, nature created a miracle that amazed everyone: those plants benefited from an unusual pollination that gave life to a unique fruit of its kind, an absolute excellence that stands out from any other typology.

The Gentile di Mafalda was, in fact, born from an exclusive cultivar, rediscovered and registered by Francesco Mastrangelo in 2017 after years of studies and research. An extraordinary native variety, present only in the hills of our small village, capable of profoundly enriching the biodiversity of the Italian olive growing heritage. An extra virgin olive oil with exceptional organoleptic qualities, emblematic of the best Italian oils.

Tasting Notes:

There’s a pronounced chicory and artichoke aroma laced with cut green grass and sweet herbs, in the mouth the weight is silky and generous, and the bitter/spicy balance is just perfectly on point. When raw, it enhances the delicate flavors. Also ideal in combination with creamy cheeses. An extra virgin of absolute value, versatile and in complete harmony with the values of modern cuisine.