(organic) The oil has a moderately intense lemon-yellow color with slight green hues. The nose initially reveals herbaceous aromas of bay leaf, olive leaf, fresh rosemary, and a hint of thyme. It is rounded out by tangy notes of cherry, Green Zebra, and yellow tomatoes, along with fresh vegetables (green zucchini, fresh eggplant), fresh artichoke, and sweet almond. The palate is refined and delicate, featuring a pleasant bitterness of almond and artichoke that emerges mid-palate. Flavors of sautéed zucchini, marinated artichoke, and ripe red tomatoes also come through, accompanied by notes of toasted hazelnut and toasted almond on the finish. The oil lingers on the palate, characterized by a pleasant almond bitterness and notes of dried bouquet garni.