Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil - 5L can

Name: Extra Virgin Olive Oil – Fattoria Il Capitano Last vintage: 2023 Production area: olive groves in the municipality of Pontassieve Olive tree varieties: Frantoio, Leccino and Pendolino Extension of olive groves: total hectares 22 hectares in Pontassieve Soil type: medium texture tending towards calcareous Altitude: between 100 and 250 meters above sea level. Age of plants: from 10 to 60 years Cultivation form: polyconical vase Olive production: potential 550 quintals/year Harvest: manual using mechanical aids Harvest period: from mid-October to mid-December Processing: pressing within 12 hours of harvesting Extra virgin olive oil production: potential 66 – 80 quintals/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 oil mill at the end of each day where they are processed overnight to obtain EVO - Extra Virgin Olive Oil. The following morning the EVO oil is then filtered and placed in the jar 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 characteristics The ideal use of this absolutely genuine and dietary product is "raw" on vegetable-based dishes, soups, legumes and salads. Typical of Tuscan gastronomy is "FETTUNTA", a slice of Tuscan bread roasted over a fire and flavored with oil and salt.