The first oil of the new harvest - Available now for pre-order.
BellaTerra Novello 2026 is a limited-production, unfiltered new-harvest extra virgin olive oil made from olives grown on the volcanic slopes of Mount Etna in Sicily.
Produced from the first olives of the autumn harvest, Novello is bottled and enjoyed while exceptionally fresh, capturing the vivid aromas, flavour and peppery character of newly extracted olive oil.
Made predominantly from Nocellara Etnea, together with Biancolilla and Moresca, the olive varieties are harvested and extracted together, creating one oil from the outset rather than separate oils being blended afterwards.
Novello 2026 at a glance
Harvest: Autumn 2026
Origin: Mount Etna, Sicily, Italy
Olive varieties: Approx. 70% Nocellara Etnea, with Biancolilla and Moresca
Production: Olive varieties extracted together
Style: Unfiltered, new-harvest extra virgin olive oil
Bottle size: 500ml
Availability: Limited seasonal release, typically November to February
2026 release: Pre-order now for expected dispatch in early December
Cultivation: Olives grown without pesticides or herbicides
What is Novello olive oil?
Novello, also known in Italy as olio nuovo, is the first extra virgin olive oil produced from the new season’s harvest. It is made to be enjoyed young, soon after the olives have been harvested and extracted.
In Sicily, the arrival of the first new oil is part of the rhythm of the harvest. Freshly extracted oil is traditionally tasted simply, often over warm bread, so its fresh aroma, fruitiness and peppery finish can be appreciated at their most vivid.
Unfiltered and made to be enjoyed fresh
BellaTerra Novello is unfiltered. Because it is made to celebrate the freshness of the new harvest rather than long-term storage, it is released only for a limited period and is best enjoyed while young.
Its naturally unfiltered character may give the oil a slightly cloudy appearance or allow a small amount of natural sediment to develop. This is normal for this style of fresh olive oil.
Why is Novello in a clear bottle?
Novello is deliberately presented in clear glass because it is not designed for long-term storage. The bottle allows you to see the natural colour and appearance of the freshly produced, unfiltered oil.
Once received, keep the bottle away from direct sunlight and heat and enjoy it while the oil is at its freshest.
Grown on the volcanic slopes of Mount Etna
The olives used for BellaTerra Novello are grown on Mount Etna in eastern Sicily, home to Europe’s most active volcano.
The olive groves grow across Etna’s volcanic terrain, in a landscape shaped by volcanic activity over thousands of years. The local olive varieties, the landscape, the harvest and the traditions of eastern Sicily all form part of the character of this oil.
The olives
BellaTerra Novello 2026 is made primarily from Nocellara Etnea, the olive variety closely associated with the Mount Etna area.
Approximately 70% Nocellara Etnea is used, together with Biancolilla and Moresca. The different olive varieties are extracted together, rather than being made into separate oils and blended afterwards.
Polyphenols and the new harvest
Fresh extra virgin olive oil naturally contains olive polyphenols, and BellaTerra Novello has shown high polyphenol content in laboratory analysis of previous harvests.
What does Novello taste like?
Expect a fresh, lively extra virgin olive oil with pronounced green aromas, vibrant flavour and a clean, peppery finish. Because it is enjoyed soon after the harvest and remains unfiltered, its character can feel particularly vivid.
How to use Novello
Novello is at its best when used simply. Drizzle it over warm bread or bruschetta, tomatoes, salads, grilled vegetables, pasta, soups, beans, grilled fish, simple meat dishes or fresh cheese.
A generous drizzle over warm bread is one of the simplest and most traditional ways to experience freshly produced olive oil.
Why is Novello seasonal?
Novello celebrates the beginning of the new harvest. Because the oil is unfiltered and intended to be enjoyed young, BellaTerra produces it as a limited seasonal release rather than a year-round product.
Once that year’s production has been sold, the next Novello will not arrive until the following harvest.
The 2026 harvest
BellaTerra Novello 2026 is available to pre-order now.
The first bottles from the 2026 harvest are expected to be available for dispatch in early December 2026.
Production is deliberately limited, so availability depends on the quantity produced during the harvest.
Frequently asked questions
Is BellaTerra Novello filtered?
No. BellaTerra Novello is unfiltered, so a little natural cloudiness or sediment can occur.
Is Novello the same as olio nuovo?
Yes. Both terms are commonly used for new-harvest olive oil produced at the beginning of the olive season.
Why is Novello only available for part of the year?
It is made to be enjoyed young rather than stored for long periods, so it is released only for a limited period following each autumn harvest.
Which olive varieties are used?
Approximately 70% Nocellara Etnea, together with Biancolilla and Moresca.
Are the oils blended?
No. The different olive varieties are extracted together.
How should I store Novello?
Keep the bottle tightly closed in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight and heat, and enjoy it while fresh.
