A Bold Tuscan-Style Field Blend from California’s Innovative Olive Truck
This Tuscan field blend from The Olive Truck is a striking example of how California’s olive oil industry continues to lead in innovation, experimentation, and terroir-driven production. Milled in Petaluma County using The Olive Truck’s groundbreaking mobile mill, this extra virgin olive oil captures both the spirit of Tuscany and the distinct microclimates of Northern California.
Composed of Frantoio, Leccino, and Pendolino, this field blend is milled from olives harvested together and processed simultaneously. Unlike post-milled blends, field blends allow enzymatic interactions between cultivars during malaxation, producing tasting notes and complexities that cannot be attributed to any single olive variety. The result is an expressive, layered oil that reflects both the land and the year of harvest.
Vibrant, Appley, and Herbaceous on the Nose
The aroma opens with a burst of Granny Smith apple, a signature note that appears immediately and sets a bright, green tone. Supporting aromatics include artichoke, culinary herbs, and fresh-cut greens, giving the bouquet a lively and highly aromatic profile.
The nose is both crisp and vegetal, offering a preview of the bitterness and energy to come on the palate.
Bold Bitterness, Dynamic Green Flavours, and a Spicy Finish
On the palate, this oil reveals itself as a robust, high-phenolic Tuscan-style EVOO.
It is boldly bitter—with the distinct bitterness of Frantoio shining through—yet beautifully balanced by fresh green fruitiness.
A Celebration of Innovation and Terroir
This Tuscan field blend underscores why California remains at the forefront of modern olive oil production.
The mobile mill allows olives to be crushed at peak freshness, preserving phenolic content and expressing Petaluma’s unique cool-climate terroir with remarkable clarity.
Final Thoughts
This is a powerful, well-rounded, and confidently green Tuscan-style EVOO, crafted with innovation and precision. Lovers of bold, bitter, early-harvest oils will find this bottle complex, compelling, and deeply satisfying.
For those seeking a high-phenolic California olive oil that truly expresses terroir while honoring traditional Tuscan cultivars, this field blend from The Olive Truck delivers richness, structure, and a vibrant sense of place in every pour.
