Chebba, Chetoui Chemlali 2023, Huile d’olive extra vierge (Tunisia)

(2023 harvest, native varieties Chetoui Chemlali) The oil has a bright, intense lemon yellow color with golden highlights. The aromas are quite pronounced, with a vegetal hint at the beginning (beefsteak tomato, yellow pineapple tomato, cherry tomatoes), which is complemented by notes of roasted vegetables (roasted tomatoes, grilled zucchini), fresh almond, bay leaf and artichoke in oil. The palate is delicate, with a very slight bitterness of artichoke which reveals itself on the finish and persistence, and notes of nuts at the beginning (hazelnut, fresh almond). We also find notes of fresh tomatoes and roasted tomatoes (beefsteak tomato and pineapple varieties), bay leaf, fresh olive in the background, eggplant and grilled zucchini. The texture is pleasant, round, not heavy. A delicate oil, moderately persistent in the mouth.