Tusci Blend

2023/24 TUSCI BLEND **4 Golds & Silver Winning

The 2023 harvest was record smashing, finally providing a bounty for us to bring back our signature Tusci Blend!  Tusci embodies the Etruscan spirit of art, motion, strength & aspirations.  So this year it was a dream come true to blend 3 Italian varietals and create an EVOO with a symphony of aromas between green & fruity with a distinct hint of pungency - a harmonious blend that is better than the sum of it's parts!   

Tasting Sensations: Herbs, Eucalyptus, Green Almond, Mint, Arugula

Food Pairings: Sauteed Cauliflower, Peas, Asparagus, Squash or Eggplant, Roasted Pork, Roasted Potatoes, Stir-fry Chicken & Veggies, Caesar's Salad, Semi Soft Cheeses, Fruit Ice Cream & Sorbet, Chocolate & Vanilla Ice Cream

27 Gallons Produced

Sizes offered:  375mL or 750mL - Apothecary with pourer.  Available here in our Grovefront Market.

 

2020/21 Tusci Blend 

Our signature blend this year is a unique balance of Frantoio, Coratina & Picual.  The spirit of Tuscany with a Spanish twist!  As flavors of tomato leaf, green almond and black pepper spread, so will a bitter sensation on the front of the tongue that finishes with intense flavor of great piquancy - all intended to awaken sensory modality and inspire culinary artistic expression!  A link to order is provided on the sizes to the page on our storefront.

  • Olive Variety:  Frantoio, Coratina, Picual
  • Intensity:  Bold
  • Harvest Period:  November 2020
  • EVOO Certification - Chemical Analysis

5 Gallons Produced.

Sizes:  375mL & 100mL (Gift/Sample size) - with ROPP top integral pourer.

 

2019/20 Tusci Blend

2020 NYIOOC / Olive Oil Times Winner! (page link here)

Now available!  A link on the size is provided to that Shop page.

Once again this years release of our award-winning signature Tuscan blend is a beautiful balance of Frantoio & Coratina. We hope you sense what the pure Etruscan spirit embodies - art, motion, strength & aspirations as symbolized by the Chimera of Arezzo.

  • Olive Variety:  50% Frantoio & 50% Coratina
  • Intensity:  Medium
  • Harvest Period:  November 2019
  • EVOO Certification - Chemical Analysis

17 Gallons Produced.

Sizes:  200mL & 375mL

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2018/19 Tusci Blend

The 2018 growing season proved to be very difficult for most California olive growers, with no exception for us on the Central Coast.  It was due to a very warm February followed by a series of late cold storms, quickly warming up afterward.  This seemed to cause tree bloom confusion and, consequently, olive yields were extremely down. However, what little olives there were to harvest has produced exceptional oil! 

Our signature Gold winning Tuscan-style olive oil this year is a blend of only 2 varieties - Frantoio & Coratina, but we feel it is our best yet!  It has beautiful balance of fruity herbaceous & black pepper.  A medium-to-bold blend that is just awesome for dipping or finishing. 

  • Olive Variety:  Frantoio & Coratina
  • Intensity:  Medium
  • Harvest Period:  October 2018

Only 10 Gallons Produced.  Because of limited availability, pricing was a little higher this year for all California produced extra virgin olive oil.  

Sizes: 400mL or 750mL

 

2017/18 Tusci Blend 

Cal State Fair Silver

Inspired from the ancient Roman name referring to the "Etruscans" and the origin of "Tuscany", our robust Tuscan-style blend.

  • Olive Variety:  Frantoio, Pendolino, Leccino, Maurino, Coratina
  • Intensity:  Strong
  • Harvest Period:  December 2017

Sorry, sold out for this harvest year.

 

2015/16 Tusci Blend

Cal State Bronze

Our 2015/16 Silver & Bronze award winning Tusci Blend is the culmination of pairing 40% of our Estate Tuscan Olives (Frantoio, Leccino, Coratina, Maurino, & Pendolino) with 30% each of Solana Farms Early Harvest Arbequina & Late Harvest Mission.

Flavor profile: Silky fruit-forwardness with a punch of just enough pungency & bitterness that sneaks up at the finish.

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