Valdarno. Yield 11%. Harvested early November.
The Rogosky family of Il Carnasciale is collaborating with the University of Florence to study the effects of time and rotation speed when milling. Their oil, predominantly Frantoio from groves overlooking the Arno River in Eastern Tuscany, is bright and aromatic, with aromas of tree bark, lemon zest and artichoke. On the palate, it has a classic Tuscan bitterness, with spicy arugula notes on the finish.