{"product_id":"early-harvest-olive-oil","title":"Early Harvest Olive Oil | 100% Italian EVOO","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEarly harvest. Less oil. More character. Discover Lumìa, our luxury 100% Italian extra virgin olive oil, selected by a Sicilian olive-growing family.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEarly 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLumìa 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 \u003cstrong\u003e564 mg\/kg of total polyphenols\u003c\/strong\u003e, natural compounds associated with its bitterness and pepper, and \u003cstrong\u003e0.13% free acidity\u003c\/strong\u003e, an indicator of olive fruit quality and handling, both measured at milling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e walnut husk, a green nutty note, and red apple, a ripe, rounded fruitiness.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e wild chicory, a clean vegetal bitterness, followed by a vibrant peppery finish, the catch at the back of the throat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy Lumìa for everyday cooking, dipping, drizzling, finishing or direct tasting, a teaspoon sipped straight. Each 500 mL bottle is $55.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:20px;line-height:1.3;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;margin:24px 0 16px;\"\u003e8 Good Reasons to Buy Our Early Harvest Extra Virgin Olive Oil\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.4;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;margin:18px 0 8px;\"\u003e1. Early Harvested in Fall 2025\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEarly 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.4;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;margin:18px 0 8px;\"\u003e2. Less Oil From Every Olive, More Character in Every Drop\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOil 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.4;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;margin:18px 0 8px;\"\u003e3. Picked Green to Preserve Polyphenols: 564 mg\/kg at Milling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003ePolyphenols, 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 \u003cstrong\u003ehydroxytyrosol\u003c\/strong\u003e, a naturally occurring olive antioxidant. Lumìa, picked green in the Fall 2025 early harvest, recorded \u003cstrong\u003e564 mg\/kg of total polyphenols at milling\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/milantruffle.com\/blogs\/olive-oil\/polyphenol-rich-olive-oil\"\u003eguide to polyphenol-rich olive oil\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.4;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;margin:18px 0 8px;\"\u003e4. Timed to the Olive, Not the Calendar\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.4;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;margin:18px 0 8px;\"\u003e5. Early Harvest and Careful Handling: 0.13% Free Acidity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFree 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 \u003cstrong\u003e0.13% free acidity at milling\u003c\/strong\u003e, well below the 0.8% maximum for extra virgin olive oil under \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.internationaloliveoil.org\/olive-world\/olive-oil\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eInternational Olive Council standards\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.4;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;margin:18px 0 8px;\"\u003e6. A Distinctive Aroma of Walnut Husk and Red Apple\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAroma, 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 \u003cstrong\u003ewalnut husk\u003c\/strong\u003e, a green nutty impression, followed by \u003cstrong\u003ered apple\u003c\/strong\u003e, a rounded fruit note. These specific aromas make the oil especially enjoyable with fresh bread, vegetables and simple dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.4;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;margin:18px 0 8px;\"\u003e7. Wild Chicory Bitterness and a Vibrant Peppery Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBitterness and pungency, two positive sensory characteristics of extra virgin olive oil, are particularly noticeable in many early harvest oils. Lumìa offers \u003cstrong\u003ewild chicory\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy Lumìa as a finishing drizzle over warm vegetables, grilled fish, soup or pasta. It is equally suitable for everyday cooking and direct tasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.4;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;margin:18px 0 8px;\"\u003e8. Selected Through Generations of Sicilian Olive-Growing Tradition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOlive-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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:20px;line-height:1.3;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;margin:24px 0 16px;\"\u003eQuick Questions About Early Harvest Olive Oil\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.4;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;margin:18px 0 8px;\"\u003eWhat is early harvest olive oil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.4;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;margin:18px 0 8px;\"\u003eIs Lumìa an early harvest olive oil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Lumìa is an early harvest extra virgin olive oil from the Fall 2025 season, made from 100% Italian olives and cold-extracted in Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.4;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;margin:18px 0 8px;\"\u003eDoes early harvest olive oil have more polyphenols?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOlives 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.4;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;margin:18px 0 8px;\"\u003eWhat does Lumìa taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts aroma brings walnut husk and red apple. On the palate, wild chicory leads to a vibrant peppery finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.4;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;margin:18px 0 8px;\"\u003eWhere can I buy Lumìa early harvest olive oil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can buy Lumìa directly from Milan Truffle on this page. Each 500 mL bottle of 100% Italian extra virgin olive oil is $55.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHave another question? Write to info@milantruffle.com.\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/milantruffle.com\/products\/early-harvest-olive-oil#faq\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is early harvest olive oil?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Early harvest olive oil is extra virgin olive oil made from olives picked before full ripeness, while the fruit is still green. 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