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Firrisa
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Firrisa
$47.99
Val di Noto, Sicily
Single Estate · Lab-Verified · 2025–26 Harvest
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From Tenuta Cavasecca's limestone valleys in Val di Noto, this single-estate extra virgin olive oil is pressed from Tonda Iblea, the heritage cultivar that defines this corner of Sicily. Green-gold and crystalline, easy to reach for, refined enough to notice, balanced enough for every day.
- Cultivar: Tonda Iblea (100%)
- Harvest Year: 2025 - 2026
- Extraction: Cold-extracted
- Filtration: Filtered
- Intensity: Medium
- Acidity: 0.25%
- Polyphenols: 320
- Size: 500ml
Awards
Bibenda 2025
Leone d'Oro 2025
Gambero Rosso 2025
Slow Food
Harvest Details
Firrisa is grown at 300 meters on permeable calcareous soil in Val di Noto, farmed as a single-variety monoculture.
The fruit is 100% Tonda Iblea, a heritage cultivar and the defining variety of the Monti Iblei area, prized for its green tomato, fresh-cut grass, and bright herbal character.
Olives are hand-picked in the second half of September and pressed within four hours of harvest through cold extraction, then stored under nitrogen-controlled temperatures to lock in freshness.
Nutritional Info
Nutrition Facts — Firrisa
Serving Size: 1 tbsp (15mL)
Servings Per Container: 33
| Calories | 120 |
| Total Fat | 14.0g |
| Saturated Fat | 2.0g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10.0g |
| Sodium | 0.0mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 0.0g |
| Protein | 0.0g |
Single-estate, 100% Tonda Iblea olives. Producer: Tenuta Cavasecca, Val di Noto, Sicily, Italy.
Storage & Care
Store your olive oil in a cool, dark place away from heat and direct sunlight, and keep the bottle tightly sealed between uses.
Unopened bottles stay at their best for roughly two years, but once opened, the freshest flavor and aroma are enjoyed within a few months.
If you prefer using a cruet, choose a dark, airtight one and refill it with small amounts at a time to protect the oil from light and air.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping
Free ground shipping on U.S. orders over $100. Orders below $100 ship at standard carrier rates. Most orders ship within 2–3 business days, and tracking is provided once your package is on its way.
Returns
All food products, including extra‑virgin olive oil, are final sale and cannot be returned or refunded. If your order arrives damaged, please contact us within 7 days of delivery with your order number and photos of the product and packaging so we can assist.
Aroma
A refined, layered bouquet with tomato, artichoke, and celery over a citrusy backdrop, lifted by subtle floral tones and soft hints of dried fruit.
Taste
Pleasant and well‑balanced, showing clean spice and light bitterness with a smooth, long‑lasting finish that carries its vegetal and aromatic character through to the end.
Recipes to Enjoy
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Burrata with Blood Orange
A no-cook burrata and blood orange starter, finished with Firr...
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Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes
Dairy-free mashed potatoes made with Firrisa olive oil instead...
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Olive Oil Cake with Citrus Zest
A one-bowl olive oil cake with orange and lemon zest, made wit...
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Baked Salmon with Orange
Baked salmon with orange, brushed in Firrisa olive oil for a c...
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Citrus, Fennel, and Celery Salad
A fifteen-minute citrus, fennel, and celery salad dressed with...
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Orange Olive Oil French Toast
French toast fried in Firrisa olive oil with orange zest folde...
Tenuta Cavasecca
Cavasecca is a family estate rooted in the limestone hills of southeastern Sicily, where generations have tended the same groves with quiet devotion. The land shapes everything here, giving their oils a clarity and honesty that reflect the Iblean countryside itself.
FAQ
What makes Soliva's olive oils different from what I'd find at the grocery store?
Every oil we carry comes from one named estate, one harvest, one press. That’s different from most supermarket "extra virgin," which is blended from oil sourced across dozens of unnamed farms. We work directly with four small Sicilian producers: Tenuta Cavasecca, Embrace, Frantoio Galioto, and Viragì. Read more about how we choose them in Our Story.
What do "single-estate," "single-cultivar," and labels like D.O.P. or I.G.P. actually mean?
Single-estate means all the olives come from one farm. Single-cultivar (or "monocultivar") means the oil is pressed from just one olive variety rather than a blend, such as our Monocultivar Biancolilla N° 07 or Monocultivar Moresca N° 03. D.O.P. and I.G.P. are EU-protected designations that guarantee the oil was grown and pressed in a specific certified region, such as our D.O.P. Monti Iblei 04 and I.G.P. Sicilia 05.
How do I know this oil is actually fresh?
Look for a harvest date and lab-tested numbers, not just a "best by" date. Sicilian olives are picked between September and November, so a harvest labeled "2025-2026" comes from olives picked in late 2025 and sold as that year’s vintage through the following year. Every bottle we sell is tested for polyphenol content and free acidity after pressing, and we publish those results as we receive them from each producer. Once it arrives, keep it tightly capped in a cool, dark place away from the stove; light and heat age olive oil fastest.
"Mild," "medium," and "intense": what do these mean, and how do I pick?
It’s a measure of pungency and peppery bite at the back of the throat, not a measure of quality. A mild oil isn’t a "weaker" oil. If you’re easing in, start with Delicato: The Gentle Introduction. For an everyday all-rounder, browse Equilibrio: The Everyday Classics. If you already love a peppery finish, go straight to Audace: For the Bold Palate.
I'm new to single-estate olive oil. Where should I start?
Start with a bundle rather than committing to a full bottle blind. Primo Assaggio pairs two 250ml bottles so you can taste the contrast side by side. La Scoperta walks you from mild to intense across three 500ml bottles.
Can I cook with these oils, or are they only for finishing?
Yes, all of our oils can be cooked with, though their character comes through most at the table: drizzled, dipped, or spooned over something simple. A general rule of thumb: milder oils are the most versatile for everyday cooking, while a bolder, more intense oil is best saved for finishing so its flavor isn’t lost to heat.
What are polyphenols, and why should I care?
Polyphenols are the natural antioxidant compounds responsible for both an oil’s peppery bite and much of its wellness appeal. Higher polyphenol counts generally mean a fresher, more recently pressed oil. We test and publish polyphenol levels for every harvest. Learn more on our Health Benefits page.
I want to send this as a gift. What do you recommend for someone who doesn't know olive oil yet?
A bundle takes the guesswork out of gifting. Primo Assaggio and La Scoperta are both built for someone new. For something more open-ended, a Soliva Gift Card lets them choose their own oil.
What's the difference between shopping by producer and shopping a bundle?
Shop by producer if you already know whose oil you want: Tenuta Cavasecca, Embrace, Frantoio Galioto, or Viragì. Shop a bundle if you’d rather we do the choosing across estates: Primo Assaggio, La Scoperta, or Le Quattro Tenute. Or browse everything at once in Shop All.