Early Harvest Olive Oil | 100% Italian EVOO

Early harvest. Less oil. More character. Discover Lumìa, our luxury 100% Italian extra virgin olive oil, selected by a Sicilian olive-growing family.

Early harvest olive oil, an extra virgin olive oil made from olives picked before full ripeness, starts with green fruit, olives that can contain higher concentrations of natural phenolic compounds than fully ripe ones. Harvesting early means accepting a lower oil yield, less oil from every olive, in exchange for more character: greener aromas, more bitterness and more pepper.

Lumìa is selected by a family whose olive groves lie in Palma di Montechiaro, in the province of Agrigento, and Pozzallo, in the province of Ragusa, a Sicilian olive-growing tradition carried for generations. Early harvested in Fall 2025 and cold-extracted in Italy, Lumìa recorded 564 mg/kg of total polyphenols, natural compounds associated with its bitterness and pepper, and 0.13% free acidity, an indicator of olive fruit quality and handling, both measured at milling.

Aroma: walnut husk, a green nutty note, and red apple, a ripe, rounded fruitiness.
Palate: wild chicory, a clean vegetal bitterness, followed by a vibrant peppery finish, the catch at the back of the throat.

Enjoy Lumìa for everyday cooking, dipping, drizzling, finishing or direct tasting, a teaspoon sipped straight. Each 500 mL bottle is $55.

8 Good Reasons to Buy Our Early Harvest Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1. Early Harvested in Fall 2025

Early harvesting, picking olives before full ripeness, favors the fruit's fresh, green character rather than maximum oil yield. Lumìa comes from the Fall 2025 early harvest, a deliberate choice for people who appreciate distinctive extra virgin olive oil.

2. Less Oil From Every Olive, More Character in Every Drop

Oil yield, the amount of oil extracted from a given weight of olives, generally increases as olives mature. Harvesting earlier means accepting less oil from the fruit. That trade-off helps explain why early harvest extra virgin olive oil is a premium choice: the objective is not maximum production, but a particular aroma, bitterness and peppery character.

3. Picked Green to Preserve Polyphenols: 564 mg/kg at Milling

Polyphenols, natural compounds associated with olive oil's bitterness and pepper, often decrease as olives progress toward full ripeness. Harvesting early can help retain higher concentrations of these compounds, including phenolics such as hydroxytyrosol, a naturally occurring olive antioxidant. Lumìa, picked green in the Fall 2025 early harvest, recorded 564 mg/kg of total polyphenols at milling.

Learn more in our guide to polyphenol-rich olive oil.

4. Timed to the Olive, Not the Calendar

Harvest timing, the decision of when to pick, changes every year. Olives on the same tree do not ripen at the same pace, so an early harvest aims for the right average ripeness of the fruit, not a fixed date. Our family's principle is simple: we do not tell the trees when they are ready; we listen to them. Rain, temperature and light decide the moment, and the oil carries that decision in its green, peppery character.

5. Early Harvest and Careful Handling: 0.13% Free Acidity

Free acidity, a chemical indicator of olive fruit condition and handling, can increase when olives become damaged or deteriorate before milling. Harvesting at the right stage of ripeness, followed by careful handling and prompt processing, helps protect oil quality. Lumìa recorded 0.13% free acidity at milling, well below the 0.8% maximum for extra virgin olive oil under International Olive Council standards.

6. A Distinctive Aroma of Walnut Husk and Red Apple

Aroma, the fragrance released when extra virgin olive oil is gently warmed and smelled, is one of the pleasures of early harvest oil. Lumìa opens with walnut husk, a green nutty impression, followed by red apple, a rounded fruit note. These specific aromas make the oil especially enjoyable with fresh bread, vegetables and simple dishes.

7. Wild Chicory Bitterness and a Vibrant Peppery Finish

Bitterness and pungency, two positive sensory characteristics of extra virgin olive oil, are particularly noticeable in many early harvest oils. Lumìa offers wild chicory, a clean vegetal bitterness, followed by a lively peppery finish. That sensation at the back of the throat is part of the oil's distinctive tasting experience.

Enjoy Lumìa as a finishing drizzle over warm vegetables, grilled fish, soup or pasta. It is equally suitable for everyday cooking and direct tasting.

8. Selected Through Generations of Sicilian Olive-Growing Tradition

Olive-growing heritage, the knowledge developed through generations of cultivating and evaluating olives, shapes how the Lumìa family selects extra virgin olive oil. With family groves in Palma di Montechiaro and Pozzallo, Sicily, that tradition informs the selection of Italian oils for Lumìa. The result is an early harvest extra virgin olive oil chosen for its origin, measured characteristics and distinctive flavor.

Quick Questions About Early Harvest Olive Oil

What is early harvest olive oil?

Early harvest olive oil is extra virgin olive oil made from olives picked before full ripeness, while the fruit is still green. It yields less oil per olive and a greener, more bitter and more peppery flavor.

Is Lumìa an early harvest olive oil?

Yes. Lumìa is an early harvest extra virgin olive oil from the Fall 2025 season, made from 100% Italian olives and cold-extracted in Italy.

Does early harvest olive oil have more polyphenols?

Olives generally contain more phenolic compounds before full ripeness, so early harvest oils tend to be higher in polyphenols. Lumìa recorded 564 mg/kg of total polyphenols at milling.

What does Lumìa taste like?

Its aroma brings walnut husk and red apple. On the palate, wild chicory leads to a vibrant peppery finish.

Where can I buy Lumìa early harvest olive oil?

You can buy Lumìa directly from Milan Truffle on this page. Each 500 mL bottle of 100% Italian extra virgin olive oil is $55.

Have another question? Write to info@milantruffle.com.

Buy Lumìa Early Harvest Olive Oil

Discover the character of the early harvest in Lumìa 100% Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Each 500 mL bottle is $55, with 564 mg/kg of total polyphenols and 0.13% free acidity measured at milling. Choose your quantity and add Lumìa to your cart.

For complete product specifications and customer reviews, visit our original Lumìa Extra Virgin Olive Oil product page.