8 Good Reasons to Buy Our High Polyphenol Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Discover Lumìa, our sun-kissed, high polyphenol extra virgin olive oil, made from 100% Italian early-harvest olives, with 564 mg/kg of total polyphenols measured at milling.

High polyphenol olive oil is prized for its naturally occurring phenolic compounds, including hydroxytyrosol. Lumìa is crafted from 100% Italian olives, harvested early in Fall 2025 and cold-extracted in Italy within hours of harvesting. With 564 mg/kg of total polyphenols measured at milling, this premium Italian EVOO offers a distinctive sensory experience: aroma of walnut husk and red apple, a palate of wild chicory, and a vibrant peppery finish. Enjoy it for everyday cooking, dipping, drizzling and finishing your favorite dishes.

8 Good Reasons to Buy Our High Polyphenol Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1. 564 mg/kg of Total Polyphenols at Milling

Polyphenols, the natural plant compounds behind olive oil's bitterness and pepper, were measured in Lumìa at 564 mg/kg at milling. The figure carries its date because polyphenols decline with time, light and heat. Learn how to read these numbers in our guide to polyphenol-rich olive oil.

2. Hydroxytyrosol in Lumìa's Phenolic Profile

Hydroxytyrosol, one of the best-known phenolic compounds of the olive, is part of the phenolic family counted in Lumìa's 564 mg/kg total polyphenol result. If you are looking for a high hydroxytyrosol olive oil, a measured and dated total polyphenol figure is the place to start.

3. Early Harvest Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Fall 2025

Early harvest, the picking of olives while still green and before full ripeness, yields less oil per olive but a greener, more peppery character. Lumìa is an early harvest extra virgin olive oil from the Fall 2025 season.

4. 100% Italian Olives, Cold-Extracted in Italy

Cold extraction, oil separation carried out below 27 °C (81 °F), protects the aroma and natural compounds of the fruit during milling. Lumìa is made from 100% Italian olives and cold-extracted in Italy.

5. Low Free Acidity: 0.13%

Free acidity, a measure of how intact the olives were when they reached the mill, was recorded in Lumìa at 0.13% at milling. Under International Olive Council standards, extra virgin olive oil may not exceed 0.8% free acidity.

6. Pesticide-Free

Lumìa is pesticide-free, with one ingredient: 100% Italian extra virgin olive oil, with no added ingredients or flavorings.

7. Aroma and Palate: Walnut Husk, Red Apple, Wild Chicory and Pepper

Aroma: walnut husk, a green, gently bitter nutty note, and red apple, a ripe, rounded fruitiness.

Palate: wild chicory, a clean vegetal bitterness, followed by a peppery finish, the catch at the back of the throat associated with oleocanthal, one of the oil's phenolic compounds.

8. 300 Years of Family Olive-Growing Heritage

Lumìa is selected by a family with 300 years of olive-growing heritage, a tradition built on listening to the trees and choosing the moment of harvest. To judge any olive oil on the same evidence, read our guide to choosing olive oil.

How to Drink Lumìa Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Drinking olive oil, tasting it straight from a small glass, is how professional tasters judge an oil. Follow these five steps.

1. Pour one teaspoon. Pour about one teaspoon (5 mL) of Lumìa into a small glass or onto a spoon.
2. Warm it in your hand. Cup the glass in your palm and cover the top to release the aroma.
3. Smell it. Uncover the glass and breathe in, looking for walnut husk and red apple.
4. Sip with a little air. Take a small sip and draw in air through your teeth to spread the oil across your palate, noticing the wild chicory bitterness.
5. Wait for the peppery finish. Swallow and wait a few seconds for the peppery catch at the back of the throat; a light cough is a common reaction.

Prefer it with food? Pour the same teaspoon over warm bread or a finished dish.

Quick Questions About High Polyphenol Olive Oil

What makes Lumìa a high polyphenol olive oil?

Lumìa recorded 564 mg/kg of total polyphenols at milling. It is an early harvest, cold-extracted extra virgin olive oil made from 100% Italian olives.

Is high phenolic olive oil the same as polyphenol rich olive oil?

Yes. High phenolic, polyphenol rich and high polyphenol olive oil describe the same idea: an extra virgin olive oil with a high measured content of natural phenolic compounds. Compare oils by the measured figure and the date it was measured.

Does Lumìa contain hydroxytyrosol?

Yes. Hydroxytyrosol is a naturally occurring phenolic compound found in extra virgin olive oil. Lumìa recorded 564 mg/kg of total polyphenols at milling.

Can I cook with Lumìa?

Yes. Lumìa has a smoke point of 470°F and suits everyday cooking, including sautéing and roasting. For the fullest aroma and peppery finish, add a fresh drizzle after cooking.

Where can I buy Lumìa high polyphenol 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 High Polyphenol Olive Oil

Lumìa, 500 mL of early harvest, 100% Italian extra virgin olive oil with 564 mg/kg of total polyphenols at milling, is $55. Choose your quantity and add it to your cart. For the full product story, origin and customer reviews, visit our original Lumìa 100% Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil page.