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Meet Joe — a Boston local with Italian roots from Palermo and Napoli. Like many of our customers, Joe found Papa Vince after researching olive oils and realizing how hard it is to find one that's authentic, single-origin, and grown without pesticides.
Our small family grove in Sicily, Italy immediately stood out.
"I wanted a good olive oil that's single origin and doesn't use pesticides... a real family operation. Papa Vince checked every box — and it tastes great."
First Taste, First Impressions
Joe started simple — a salad of cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes, feta, and chickpeas drizzled with Papa Vince EVOO. What surprised him most was the earthy flavor and that distinct peppery bite that only comes from fresh, well-made extra virgin olive oil.
"It's the exact taste I was looking for — very potent, very authentic."
He's even curious to try a splash of EVOO in his morning coffee — one of our favorite Mediterranean rituals.
Why He Chose Papa Vince
- Single-origin, family-run from Sicily
- Glass-bottled to protect freshness
- Ancient olive variety — Nocellara del Belice
- Authentic flavor and visible quality
"If you value something, you might as well get the real thing — not a fake version of it."
The Secret Behind That Peppery Kick
That pleasant tickle in the throat? It comes from oleocanthal — a natural compound responsible for the peppery sensation that signals genuine, fresh EVOO.
But Papa Vince's story goes deeper. Each harvest, we send our oil to an independent lab — not once, but twice — to measure compounds like hydroxytyrosol, tyrosol, oleocanthal, and oleacein. Hydroxytyrosol is particularly well-studied in scientific literature for its antioxidant properties, and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has referenced it in official research on olive-oil polyphenols.
Our latest independent lab test (performed eight months after harvest) showed:
10.29 mg of hydroxytyrosol, tyrosol, and derivatives per 20 g of olive oil.
That's the real data — no vague claims, no inflated numbers.
👉 View the full 2025 Lab Results and official report ›
"I'll save money elsewhere, but not on what I put into my body. I'd rather spend on good food than medical bills.
A Little Goes a Long Way
Joe now uses Papa Vince daily — on salads, pasta, or drizzled over warm dishes.
He's saving his first bag of Papa Vince Ancient-Grain Pasta for a Sunday family dinner soon. (He's not wrong — the two were made for each other.)
Want to Taste What Joe Discovered?
Bring Sicily to your table with Papa Vince Extra Virgin Olive Oil — a small-batch, family-made oil crafted with care, transparency, and flavor that speaks for itself.
Testimonial disclaimer: This story reflects one person's experience; results may vary.
Research note: Independent studies on hydroxytyrosol are informative but not conducted on our product; they do not guarantee the same results.
Regulatory disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Please consult a healthcare professional.
