Galioto No. 03 Moresca

A refined Sicilian monocultivar

Galioto N°03 is made entirely from the Sicilian Moresca olive. This variety is found among other places in the hills of the Monti Iblei and is known for its fresh, elegant and relatively gentle character.

Galioto does not turn it into a powerful oil dominated by bitterness and pepperiness. N°03 is instead all about balance, fruitiness and refinement.

This makes it a beautiful choice for anyone looking for Sicilian quality with an approachable and harmonious flavour profile.

The aroma is led by green almond and ripe apple, complemented by fresh green and vegetal nuances.

On the palate, the oil is clear and beautifully balanced. Subtle bitterness and gentle pepperiness provide enough structure without overpowering the delicate character of the Moresca.

The finish remains fresh and clean. That makes this an easy oil to pair with refined dishes and ingredients that should not be overshadowed by a powerful olive oil.

Moresca is a traditional Sicilian cultivar closely associated with the south-east of the island and the area around the Monti Iblei.

Compared with distinctly powerful olive varieties, Moresca generally produces a much more refined profile. The oil can be clearly fruity and fresh while retaining a pleasant balance between gentle bitterness, light pepperiness and ripe fruit.

The Moresca olives are harvested in October in the hilly countryside around Ferla in Sicily.

After harvesting, the olives are quickly taken to the mill and processed cold in a continuous two-phase system. In this way Galioto aims to preserve the fresh aromas and distinctive character of Moresca as fully as possible.

We discovered Frantoio Galioto’s oils during our visit to Olio Capitale 2025 in Trieste. Among the many Italian producers, these Sicilian oils stood out to us for their clear individual identity.

N°03 showed the elegant side of Sicily: refined, fruity and approachable in character. A beautiful complement to the more powerful oils Sicily can also produce.

For fish, vegetables and refined dishes

Thanks to its gentle and balanced character, this Moresca works beautifully with fish, shellfish, salads, fresh and steamed vegetables and light pasta dishes.

Its fresh fruitiness also comes through wonderfully with nothing more than a piece of crusty bread.

Use it especially when you want the olive oil to refine a dish without taking over the other flavours.

Would you like to taste two different sides of Frantoio Galioto side by side? N°03 Moresca is also available in a set with Galioto N°04 DOP Monti Iblei.

N°03 is refined and delicately fruity. N°04 offers more herbal character, bitterness and pepperiness. Together they form a beautiful little tasting journey through Sicilian olive oil.

Discover more about Italian olive oil and the enormous differences between olive varieties, regions and styles.