• Forte extra virgin olive oil bottle with floral design and gold medal from NYIOOC 2026, showcasing its bold quality.
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  • Bottle wrapped in fish-patterned paper, showcasing the artisanal packaging of Forte olive oil.
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Forte

Forte

Bold  ·  Peppery  ·  Bright

Alentejo, Portugal
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GOLD MEDAL WINNER - 2026 New York International Olive Oil Competition

Our boldest oil. Forte is made from Coreana, an especially rare varietal, grown in rocky Alentejo soils under intense southern sun. The exceptionally high polyphenol count isn't just a number; you'll feel it in the peppery finish that builds and lingers.

Forte comes from Virgulino Neves, who's spent 18 years farming land everyone said was too rocky for olives. His trees tap hidden aquifers beneath the stone, and he presses within hours of harvest at his on-site mill.

Harvested October 2025. Polyphenol count: 485 mg/kg. Acidity: 0.12%.

Wildly Virgin olive oils are made from a single producer, a single grove, and a single harvest.

Details

SIZE
500 ml / 16.9 oz

HARVEST DATE & LOCATION
October 2025 in Alentejo, Portugal

SHELF LIFE
Best used within 24 months of harvest date

OLIVE VARIETAL
Coreana (Arbosana × Koroneiki cross)

PACKAGING
Dark glass bottle made from 100% post-consumer recycled material, finished with a natural cork stopper.

POLYPHENOL COUNT
485 mg/kg

ACIDITY
0.12%

CERTIFICATIONS
2026 NYIOOC Gold Medal Winner

Flavor Profile

Forte is bold, peppery & bright

AROMAS
Fig · Eucalyptus · Pine Nuts · Pepper

PAIRING SUGGESTIONS
Grilled meat · Roasted vegetables · Hearty soups · Dressing salads

Producer

Virgulino Neves is a producer known for his independence and bold approach to olive oil. For nearly two decades, he’s cultivated olives on a stretch of Alentejo once thought too rocky to farm. Today, his work is defined by experimentation, rare varietals, and a deep belief that great oil comes from pushing past conventions.

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What Makes it Wild

Rare Varietal

Made from Coreana, a rare vareital, that thrives in the rocky, sun-drenched soils of the Alentejo.

2026 Gold Medal Winner

Awarded Gold at the New York International Olive Oil Competition, the world's most prestigious olive oil contest.

485 mg/kg Polyphenols

Super high in health-boosting antioxidants, which you can taste in the peppery finish that builds and lingers.

Tasting Notes

Grown under the powerful Alentejo sun, Forte is rich and expressive, with bold fruit, herbal depth, and a lasting peppery finish.

Fig

Fig

Euculyptus

Euculyptus

Black Pepper

Black Pepper

Pine Nuts

Pine Nuts

The Details

Producer Information

Producer: Virgulino Neves
Location: Alentejo, Portugal
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Harvest Information

Olive Varietals: Coreana
Harvest: October 2025
Pressing: Cold pressed within hours of harvest
Bottling: Bottled January 2026
Batch Size: 2300 bottles produced

Quality Stats

Acidity: 0.12%
Polyphenols: 485 mg/kg
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Bottle

Bottle Size: 500 ml or 16.9 fluid oz
Bottle Type: 100% post consumer recycled glass (tinted) with cork stopper
Map showing production location
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The Producer

Meet Virgulino Neves