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Il Distinto
Il Distinto is our flagship extra virgin olive oil, DOP Monti Iblei Gulfi, produced exclusively from hand-picked Tonda Iblea olives grown in our centuries-old groves on the hills on the hills of the province of Ragusa, between countryside and sea. The olives are cold-pressed within four hours of harvest in our on-site mill, preserving an organoleptic profile of rare intensity. On the nose, vivid notes of green tomato, fresh almond and artichoke; on the palate, an intense fruitiness with balanced bitterness and a bold, lingering pepperiness. Superb drizzled raw over bruschetta, legume soups, fish carpaccio and grilled meats. Winner of multiple prestigious international olive oil awards, it is DOP and organic certified — guaranteeing full traceability from grove to bottle.
Format
unit price
Minimum quantity: 12 pieces
multiples of 12
Awards & Recognitions
Three Leaves — Italian Olive Oil Guide
Gold Medal — Intense Fruity
Score 93/100 — Guide to the world's best EVOs
In the Kitchen
Be inspired by Sicilian tradition
New oil bruschetta
Rustic bread toasted over a flame, lightly rubbed with garlic and a generous drizzle of Il Distinto. Simplicity that showcases a great DOP oil: the green tomato and peppery notes of Tonda Iblea are best enjoyed raw, with nothing to mask their character.
Amberjack carpaccio with citrus
Paper-thin slices of fresh amberjack, Etna lemon zest, Trapani salt and Il Distinto drizzled at the table. The oil's herbaceous intensity balances the sweetness of the fish, creating a dish that is pure Sicily on the plate and in the glass.
Spaghetti aglio, olio e peperoncino
The dish that puts oil centre stage: ancient grain spaghetti, sweet Nubia garlic and a generous pour of Il Distinto added off the heat. The DOP's natural pepperiness makes the chilli almost optional — an essential primo that tells the full story of our terroir.
