Pendolino Extra Virgin Olive Oil Giacomo Grassi 250ml

Pendolino extra virgin olive oil represents a rare opportunity to rediscover a cultivar traditionally confined to a supporting role. Widely used as a pollinator, Pendolino is seldom vinified—or rather, milled—on its own. We chose to do exactly that.

By harvesting and processing Pendolino separately, we reveal a mono-varietal extra virgin olive oil with unique characteristics that challenge conventional assumptions about so-called “secondary” cultivars.

Originally from the Florentine area and now widespread across the region, Pendolino is named after its distinctive pendulous growth habit. Its flowers are self-incompatible, while the olives—elongated and medium-sized—ripen evenly and relatively early, making timing and precision essential.

This oil is a reminder that biodiversity matters—and that some of the most interesting expressions emerge when we give overlooked varieties the space to speak for themselves

SUGGESTED MATCHING FOOD

Characterised by a light fruitiness and a pronounced, vibrant peppery finish, this extra virgin olive oil enhances delicate and elegant dishes, where more bitter oils might overwhelm subtle flavours.

It pairs beautifully with legumes, raw and cooked fish, and mixed vegetable salads. Particularly striking with risottos featuring prawns and zucchini, it also reveals an unexpected harmony with desserts and gelato—especially custard or vanilla, as well as pistachio and hazelnut.