Provenance & Cultivar EvaluationVerified Label & Chemistry Profile

How This Bottle Is Rated: Provenance, Cultivar & Freshness Analysis

This bottle is rated on its verified origin transparency, Tonda Iblea olive variety fatty-acid and antioxidant profile, light-protective packaging (Dark Glass), and US FDA customs inspection history. Independent chemical lab testing (measuring Free Fatty Acidity, Peroxide Value, and Total Polyphenols) is added as bottles complete bench verification.

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Retail Price & Size Comparison

Where to Buy Frantoi Cutrera Primo DOP Monti Iblei Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Store / Retailer	Bottle Size	Shelf Price	Unit Price ($/L)	Last Verified	Store Link
Olive Oil Lovers	500 mL (16.9 fl oz)	$34.95	$69.90/L	2026-11-06	Buy / View at Store
Eataly	500 mL (16.9 fl oz)	$36.90	$73.80/L	2026-11-06	Browse Eataly
Eataly	750 mL (25.4 fl oz)	$59.99	$79.99/L	2026-11-06	Browse Eataly

Geographic Traceability & Sensory Notes

Origin, Harvest & Sensory Profile

Single-Origin

Origin Country

Italy

Region / Mill Zone

Sicily (Chiaramonte Gulfi)

Harvest Campaign

Check Bottle Label

Sensory Intensity

Medium

Sensory & Tasting Profile

Made with 100 percent Tonda Iblea olives, this is our flagship olive oil. It is intensely fruity with bitter and spicy notes, balanced and harmonious in the mouth, and featuring notes of green tomato, tomato leaves, and freshly cut grass.

Olive Variety & Cooking Profile

Cultivar Fatty-Acid & Thermal Chemistry

Cultivar Encyclopedia

Declared Olive Cultivar(s)

Tonda Iblea

HIGH (300–500 mg/kg)

Oleic Acid (MUFA)

71.8%

Linoleic (PUFA)

10.2%

Oleic : Linoleic

7.04 : 1

Thermal Score

84/100

Expected Shelf Life

17 mos

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 tbsp (15 mL / 14g)

Calories120

Total Fat14g

Saturated Fat2g

Trans Fat0g

Polyunsaturated Fat (PUFA)1.5g

Monounsaturated Fat (MUFA)10g

Sodium0mg

Total Carbohydrate0g

Protein0g

Declared Ingredients

100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil

US FDA OASIS Customs Enforcement

FDA Import Refusal Check

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Zero Brand-Level FDA Import Refusals Matched

No US FDA OASIS customs import refusals were matched directly to Frantoi Cutrera. Origin country (Italy) logged 85 industry-wide port refusals in the 5-year OASIS dataset.

Matched Customs Detention Entries (6)

Frantoi Cutrera26-Jan-15

LACKS N/C-321: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(e)(2) of the FD&C Act in that the food is in package form and the label fails to bear an accurate statement of the quantity of the contents in terms of weight, measure, or numerical count in accordance with Section 403(e)(2) of the FD&C Act. (403(e)(2), 801(a)(3); MISBRANDING) | NUTRIT LBL-482: The article is subject to (Detroit District)

Frantoi Cutrera26-Jan-15

Frantoi Cutrera18-May-15

PESTICIDE2-3721: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to be adulterated because it contains a pesticide chemical, which is in violation of section 402(a)(2)(B). Contains: (402(a)(2)(B); 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION) (New England District (Boston))

Editorial Quality Audit • Pros & Cons

Frantoi Cutrera Primo DOP Monti Iblei Extra Virgin Olive Oil Strengths & Limitations

Positive Quality Signals (Pros)

✓Single-origin traceability from Italy (Sicily (Chiaramonte Gulfi))
✓UV-protective Dark Glass packaging helps preserve polyphenols and prevent photo-oxidation
✓Disclosed olive cultivar (Tonda Iblea) with 71.8% monounsaturated oleic acid
✓Official DOP Monti Iblei certification enforcing a strict 0.50% max acidity ceiling

Watchouts & Label Gaps (Cons)

•Specific harvest campaign date is not listed on online retailer product pages

Verified Bottle Q&A

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Frantoi Cutrera Primo DOP Monti Iblei Extra Virgin Olive Oil single-origin or a multi-country blend?

Frantoi Cutrera Primo DOP Monti Iblei Extra Virgin Olive Oil is a single-origin extra virgin olive oil sourced from Italy (Sicily (Chiaramonte Gulfi)). It carries DOP Monti Iblei regional origin certification.

What olive cultivars and polyphenol levels does Frantoi Cutrera Primo DOP Monti Iblei Extra Virgin Olive Oil have?

Frantoi Cutrera Primo DOP Monti Iblei Extra Virgin Olive Oil is pressed from Tonda Iblea olives (Monovarietal). Cultivated Tonda Iblea olives typically average 71.8% monounsaturated oleic acid. Exact total polyphenols (mg/kg) vary by harvest date and olive cultivar and are published once the bottle completes CDR FoodLab® bench testing.

How is Frantoi Cutrera Primo DOP Monti Iblei Extra Virgin Olive Oil packaged and does it protect against UV oxidation?

Frantoi Cutrera Primo DOP Monti Iblei Extra Virgin Olive Oil is packaged in Dark Glass. Dark Glass blocks damaging UV light on supermarket shelves, helping preserve chlorophyll and antioxidant polyphenols. Harvest campaign status: Check Bottle Label.

What is the Trust Score and Verdict for Frantoi Cutrera Primo DOP Monti Iblei Extra Virgin Olive Oil?

Frantoi Cutrera Primo DOP Monti Iblei Extra Virgin Olive Oil earns an Estimated Trust Score of 96/100 (Grade A+ — High Provenance & Packaging Score) with a Data Confidence Score of 65% (Medium Confidence: Origin, packaging, and retail pricing verified; cultivar/harvest pending physical label & CDR bench check.). An ultra-fresh Italy extra virgin olive oil pressed from Tonda Iblea olives.