Product review
February 2022

Olive oils

We tested 20 from New Zealand, Australia, Africa and Europe to see if they meet "extra virgin" standards.

February 2022

Kapiti

Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Leccino/Picual

Price
Per 100ml.
Score
86
Recommended

Fresh fruity nose of tomato and shallots with excellent transfer to palate, along with oregano, artichoke, rocket and red apple. A very well balanced oil with medium complexity which ends in clean lingering white pepper finish.

Test results

  • 86
    Taste

Price

  • Avg price

    $4.70

More test results

  • Tasting award

    Gold

  • Free fatty acid %

    0.15%

  • Peroxide value

    4mEq/k

  • UV absorption

    1.51

Specifications

  • Origin

    New Zealand

  • Extra-virgin
  • Harvest/packed date

    June 2021

  • Best-before date

    June 2023

  • Packaging

    Dark glass

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