Opus Classic tastes and smells fresh and pleasant. It is a medium intensity olive oil that is exceptionally well balanced.
Made from the elegant Koroneiki variety this oil has aroma notes of green almond, fresh green grassy herbs such as dandelion, artichoke, green tomato and green apple. (A representation of the aroma profile can be seen on the bottle labels.)
On the palate its gold-standard balance results in a sensation that doesn't feel overly bitter or acrid, "oily" or heavy, compared to other olive oils. In the finish there is the characteristic lively pepperiness of the high polyphenols. Again, the good balance of the oil does not allow pepperiness or bitterness to become overpowering. It is these characteristics that have led to the many industry awards Opus has achieved over the years.
Having achieved this superior result not only by expert management of our olive groves and perfectly timing the olive harvest, but also by applying precise milling practices, this olive oil has a wide range of applications both raw and in cooking.
With a smoke point of at least 210 degrees Celsius it is good to cook with in all home applications (stove-top cooking, roasting, baking, shallow frying) except for deep fat frying.
For some ideas on how to use Opus please go to our recipes section.
