Extra Virgin Oil from Oilva Italiano - 750ml

Name: Extra Virgin Olive Oil – Fattoria Il Capitano Latest vintage: 2024 Production area: olive groves in the Municipality of Pontassieve Variety of olive trees: Frantoio, Leccino and Pendolino Extension of olive groves: total hectares 22 hectares in Pontassieve Type of soil: medium texture tending towards calcareous Altitude: between 100 and 250 meters above sea levells.m. Age of plants: from 10 to 60 years Training method: polyconic vase Olive production: potential 550 q.li/year Harvest: manual with mechanical facilitators Harvest period: from mid-October to mid-December Processing: pressing within 12 hours of harvest Extra virgin olive oil production: potential 66 – 80 q.li/year Oil storage: in stainless steel containers saturated with nitrogen Acidity: 0.1 – 0.2 % Organoleptic notes View: bright green color Smell: intense herbaceous and fruity aroma Taste: pleasantly spicy, slightly bitter Production process The olives, harvested by hand, are transported to the mill at the end of each day where they are processed during the night to obtain EVO oil – Extra Virgin Olive Oil. The following morning the EVO oil is then filtered and placed in the oil cellar for its conservation in stainless steel containers without contact with the air thanks to the nitrogen saturation system, maintaining a temperature between 18° and 20°. . Service features The ideal use of this absolutely genuine and dietary product is “raw” on vegetable-based dishes, soups, with legumes and salads. Typical of Tuscan gastronomy is the “FETTUNTA”, a slice of Tuscan bread roasted on the fire and seasoned with oil and salt.