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Polifemo
250ml
$36.99
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Polifemo
$36.99
Chiaramonte Gulfi, Sicily, Italy
Single Estate · Lab-Verified · 2025–26 Harvest
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Polifemo is Viragì's signature oil, pressed from early-harvest Tonda Iblea grown in Chiaramonte Gulfi's historic olive belt. Bright green with golden reflections, this extra virgin olive oil is well-balanced and medium in intensity, an easy everyday choice.
- Cultivar: 100% Tonda Iblea
- Harvest Year: 2025 - 2026
- Extraction: Cold-extracted
- Filtration: Lightly filtered, naturally decanted
- Intensity: Medium
- Acidity: 0.20%
- Polyphenols: 317
- Size: 250ml, 500ml
Awards
Gambero Rosso 2023
Slow Food 2024
Harvest Details
Polifemo is grown at 450 meters on limestone-rich soil in Chiaramonte Gulfi, farmed with a low-intervention approach.
The fruit is 100% Tonda Iblea, harvested early for intensity, a prized heritage cultivar indigenous to the Monti Iblei area known for its aromatic clarity.
Olives are hand-picked between mid-September and mid-October, then pressed within six hours of harvest through cold extraction, clarified by natural sedimentation and light filtering.
This oil carries the Monti Iblei D.O.P. designation, certifying its protected regional origin.
Nutritional Info
Nutrition Facts — Polifemo
Serving Size: 1 tbsp (14 mL)
Servings Per Container: ~18 (250ml) / ~35 (500ml)
| Calories | 115 |
| Total Fat | 12.8g |
| Saturated Fat | 2.0g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.4g |
| Sodium | 0.0mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 0.0g |
| Protein | 0.0g |
DOP Monti Iblei (Sottozona Gulfi). Unfiltered. Mono/polyunsaturated fat values estimated proportionally from label's total/saturated fat figures. Producer: Viragì, Chiaramonte Gulfi (RG), 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
Green profile with fresh‑cut grass, tomato, and artichoke. Light golden notes underneath and a clean, fruity scent that reflects early‑harvest olives.
Taste
Fruity and fragrant with a balanced mix of spice, bitterness, and a touch of sweetness. The structure is even and clear, showing the freshness and proper ripeness of the olives.
Recipes to Enjoy
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Baked Stuffed Mushrooms with Herbs and Parmesan
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Garden Salad with Shaved Parmesan
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Classic Tiramisu
No-bake classic tiramisu with espresso-soaked ladyfingers, mas...
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Roast Chicken with Herbs
A whole roast chicken with herb oil massaged under the skin, m...
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Caprese Salad
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Olive Oil Banana Bread
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Viragì
Viragì is a young estate from Chiaramonte Gulfi that blends family heritage with modern, precision‑driven production. Their oils are clean, fragrant, and true to the Ragusa territory.
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.