2025 Le Ferre Coratina Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 750ml

Intensely aromatic, with the scent of freshly pressed green olives, artichoke and wild herbs. The palate is full and vibrant, combining Coratina’s characteristic bitterness with a clean, peppery warmth that builds beautifully through the finish.

Bold without becoming aggressive, this is an olive oil with the structure and flavour to transform simple ingredients. Use it as a finishing oil to bring freshness, depth and a distinctly Puglian character to the plate.

Le Ferre was founded by brothers Luca and Giuseppe Esposito in Castellaneta, near Taranto. Their first commercial oil followed the 2000 harvest, and they became pioneers of single-varietal Coratina oil in Puglia. Giuseppe is a recognised maestro oleario, or master oil maker, combining traditional regional knowledge with careful modern production.

The Coratina olives come from century-old trees rooted in the iron-rich soils of the Le Ferre district, around 230 to 290 metres above sea level. Proximity to the Ionian Sea brings cooling breezes to the warm, dry Mediterranean climate.

The olives are processed within 12 hours of harvesting. After washing and crushing, the olive paste is mixed and cold-extracted at temperatures below 27°C. The finished oil is stored in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks, filtered and bottled under nitrogen to protect its freshness, fragrance and purity.