Cadenela Robust Organic Olive Oil – High Polyphenol EVOO from Istria, Croatia

Forged in Fire, Made for Meat

From the rugged hills of Istria, Croatia, comes an olive oil that doesn’t whisper—it growls. Cadenela Organic For Meat is pressed exclusively from Bianchera olives, a varietal known for its fiery, full-bodied flavor and sky-high polyphenol count. This is not your salad’s olive oil. This is the oil you reach for when steak is sizzling and smoke is rising.

With 576 mg/kg polyphenols, an exceptionally robust intensity, and a sharp, spicy finish, this oil is designed to hold its own against red meat, grilled game, and dishes that don't ask for permission. If you're still using supermarket EVOO on your ribeye… we can’t help you.

Key Specs:

• Varietal: 100% Bianchera

• Intensity: Robust

• Polyphenols: 576 mg/kg – A punch of antioxidants and flavor

• Acidity: 0.19% – Clean, sharp, precise

• Harvest: Fall 2024

• Certification: Organic

Instructions for Buyers (a.k.a. How Not to Ruin a Good Cut of Meat):

Use this oil like it’s your secret weapon—because it is. Here's how:

• Red Meat: Drizzle over grilled steak post-rest, or use as a marinade base with garlic and rosemary. Your ancestors would be proud.

• White Meat: Chicken or turkey feeling sad? Give it life with a quick oil rub before and after grilling.

• Shellfish & Legumes: It’s bold, but it knows when to behave. Finish shellfish, chickpeas, or lentil stews with a splash to add depth without overpowering.

• Roasted or Grilled Vegetables: Especially earthy or smoky ones—think mushrooms, eggplant, or peppers. This oil turns them into main characters.

⚠️ Reminder: This is not a neutral oil. This is a statement. Use it where lesser oils fear to tread.

Tasting Experience & Flavor Profile

Aromas:
🌰 Almond | 🌿 Wild Herbs | 🌶 Crushed Green Pepper | 🌲 Pine

Tasting Notes:
🔥 Bold Spice | 🫒 Bianchera Olive | 🌱 Chicory | 🌰 Toasted Nut | 🍖 Umami Finish

The nose delivers sharp, herbaceous intensity with notes of pepper and pine, while the palate follows with a bold hit of spice, slight astringency, and a lingering meaty richness that begs for flame and char.

🌟 Built for Heat: With structure, punch, and presence, this is the olive oil equivalent of a perfectly seared crust.