A high polyphenol extra virgin olive oil from the volcanic slopes of Mount Etna, Sicily. Produced from the latest harvest (2025/26) and cold extracted shortly after picking, this oil offers a smooth, well-balanced flavour with a distinctive peppery finish.

Key Features 
Harvest year: 2025/26 (latest harvest)
Grown in volcanic soil on Mount Etna, Sicily
D.O.P certified extra virgin olive oil
Early harvest for higher polyphenol content
Cold extracted within hours of picking
Smooth, balanced flavour with a peppery finish
Produced by small, traditional growers
 
Freshness & harvest
This olive oil comes from the most recent harvest, ensuring maximum freshness, flavour, and nutritional value.
 
In high-quality extra virgin olive oil, freshness is essential — the closer the oil is to harvest, the more vibrant its taste and the higher its polyphenol content. BellaTerra oils are selected from early harvest olives and processed quickly to preserve their quality.
 
What makes Mount Etna olive oil unique?
This olive oil is produced on the volcanic slopes of Mount Etna, where mineral-rich soil and unique growing conditions create exceptional olives. The combination of altitude, climate, and fertile volcanic soil results in an oil with greater complexity, balance, and character.
 
These conditions naturally support higher polyphenol levels, contributing to both flavour and quality.
 
Taste profile
Expect a smooth and well-balanced olive oil with fresh, grassy notes and subtle herbal undertones. The finish is clean and peppery — a natural sign of high polyphenol content — giving the oil depth without overpowering the palate.
 
High polyphenol content
This oil is made from early-harvest olives, helping to retain higher levels of polyphenols — natural antioxidants that contribute to both flavour and stability.
High polyphenol olive oils are often associated with a more vibrant taste and a characteristic peppery finish, as well as potential health benefits when consumed as part of a balanced diet.
 
How to use
Best enjoyed as a finishing oil to fully appreciate its flavour and quality.
 
Drizzle over:
Salads
Vegetables
Fish
Fresh bread
 
Quality & production
D.O.P certified (Denominazione di Origine Protetta)
Produced in the Mount Etna region of Sicily
Produced without the use of pesticides and herbicides
Harvest: 2025/26 season
Cold extracted without heat or chemicals
Processed within hours of harvest to preserve freshness
Sourced from small, experienced producers
 
Frequently Asked Questions
 
What is volcanic olive oil?
Volcanic olive oil is made from olives grown in mineral-rich volcanic soil, such as on Mount Etna. This environment contributes to a more complex flavour and often higher polyphenol content.
Why is this olive oil peppery?
The peppery sensation is a natural characteristic of high-quality extra virgin olive oil and indicates the presence of polyphenols, which are beneficial antioxidants.
What does D.O.P mean?
D.O.P (Denominazione di Origine Protetta) is a certification that guarantees the olive oil is produced, processed, and bottled in a specific region according to strict quality standards.
 
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