EVOO from The Otways & Bellarine, Victoria
Polyphenol Count: 559 mg/kg
Polyphenol Count: 507 mg/kg
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Our groves are managed with regenerative and organic methods and principles.
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We are the producer, we have not sourced this oil from anyone we have complete control over the whole production process, from the care of the trees to the bottling of the oil.
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We believe strongly in a spray and chemical free approach, especially given this high polyphenol oil is enjoyed and used as a health supplement.
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Although both oils carry the FORTE name, they both tell a different story of the land they came from, inviting you to experience how variety, climate and landscape shape an olive oil.
Regenerative
Organic Methods
Sustainable
Organic Methods
Sustainable
Farm to Bottle
Farmer Led
Farmer Led
Native cover
Habitat corridors
Beneficial insects
Habitat corridors
Beneficial insects
Regionally Specific
Non-Industrial Approach
Non-Industrial Approach
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Polyphenols help calm inflammation. A factor suggested to be linked to many modern chronic diseases.
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A dense antioxidant load that may help neutralise the free radicals that age cells and tissues.
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May provide antioxidant support and helps support heart and brain health
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Monounsaturated fats and polyphenols support healthy cholesterol and blood pressure.
Anti-inflammatory
Heart & joints
Heart & joints
Antioxidants
Cell protection
Graceful ageing
Cell protection
Graceful ageing
Heart Health
Brain Health
Brain Health
Cardiovascular
Cholesterol
Blood pressure
Cholesterol
Blood pressure
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The Wild One.
Bright, vibrant and instantly expressive. Freshness up front, followed by the unmistakable peppery bite of an early harvest olive oil.
Forte 559 is crafted exclusively from Corregiola olives grown in a small grove nestled between Swan Bay and Port Phillip Bay on Victoria's Bellarine Peninsula. The grove sits within a landscape that has been thoughtfully regenerated, with native trees and grasses restored throughout the property and the creek along its northern boundary returned to its natural state.
Sustainably Grown:
The trees are dryland grown, relying entirely on seasonal rainfall, and are farmed without synthetic fertilisers, herbicides or pesticides. The result is an oil that reflects not only the resilience of the Corregiola variety, but also the character of a healthy, living ecosystem.
High-polyphenol oils are known for supporting heart health, inflammation reduction, and overall vitality.
559 mg/kg Natural Polyphenols
Loaded with powerful natural polyphenols for maximum health benefits and superior antioxidant protection.
Inflammation-Reducing Antioxidants
Rich in natural antioxidants that help reduce inflammation and support your body's natural healing processes.
Cardiovascular Heart Health
Supports heart health with beneficial compounds that promote healthy cholesterol levels and circulation.
Supports Healthy Aging
Supports heart health with beneficial compounds that promote healthy cholesterol levels and circulation.
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Rich and composed, with a slow-building peppery finish that stays with you. A FORTE for those who enjoy depth and complexity.
EVOO from an Ancient Land:
FORTE 507 comes from Bambra, in the foothills of Victoria's Otway Ranges. Produced from a single variety of Frantoio olives, the grove occupies a steep north-facing hillside, capturing uninterrupted sunlight throughout the day, while dense Otway forest shelters the property from the south and east.
Perfected by Precision:
The Frantoio fruit was harvested slightly greener than the Corregiola used in FORTE 559, yet not at the extremely early stage often associated with high polyphenol oils. It perfectly illustrates what we set out to explore, that remarkable polyphenol levels and exceptional flavour can be achieved through the combination of variety, site and thoughtful timing, rather than simply harvesting as early as possible.
507 mg/kg Natural Polyphenols
Loaded with powerful natural polyphenols for maximum health benefits and superior antioxidant protection.
Inflammation-Reducing Antioxidants
Rich in natural antioxidants that help reduce inflammation and support your body's natural healing processes.
Cardiovascular Heart Health
Supports heart health with beneficial compounds that promote healthy cholesterol levels and circulation.
Supports Healthy Aging
Supports heart health with beneficial compounds that promote healthy cholesterol levels and circulation.
Pickup currently not available
Frequently asked questions
What Are Polyphenols?
Polyphenols are natural antioxidants in olives that give high-polyphenol oils like FORTE 659 their vivid green aroma, balanced bitterness, and peppery throat tickle. FORTE 659 measures 659 mg/kg total phenolics via HPLC testing at Modern Olives Laboratory, far exceeding everyday EVOO at around 200 mg/kg. Key compounds include hydroxytyrosol, tyrosol, oleocanthal, and oleacein, which contribute to flavor and structure.
What Makes It High-Polyphenol?
Early harvesting, Frantoio variety, cool coastal climates, and rapid milling preserve high levels in Geelong Region Olives' production. Phenolics decline over time with heat, light, or oxygen exposure, so fresh bottling is key.
Health and Flavour Benefits
High-polyphenol oils like FORTE support antioxidant protection, with greener profiles ideal for raw use in dressings or daily intake of 1-2 tbsp.
No global cutoff exists, but above 250 mg/kg qualifies as "high" per EU standards; FORTE far surpasses this.
How to Use High Polyphenol Oil?
Use raw or low-heat to preserve phenolics—perfect for finishing dishes, not high-heat cooking. Store in dark glass, cool, and sealed to maintain potency. Taste for green notes, bitterness, and pepper to spot quality.