| Name: |
Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil Organic Monocultivar Frantoio |
| Production area & Average altitude: |
San Polo in Chianti (Florence – Tuscany – Italy) | 330 – 380 mt. above sea level |
| Varieties of olives: |
Frantoio |
| Harvest period & method: |
At the onset of ripening | Handpicking |
| Manufacturing methods & location: |
Pruneti company Olive mill | Continuous cycle, hammers and discs crushing, cold extraction. |
| Category: |
Oil of strong intensity, mostly in the perception of bitter sensations, with strong notes of artichoke and rocket; lighter green pepper spicy sensation. |
| Aroma: |
Starts aggressive, with an aroma of artichoke, rocket and tomato leaves; there’s also a soft note of cucumber. Ends with sensations of mint, sage and rosemary. |
| Flavor: |
The flavor is immediately bitter, characterized by artichoke notes; then we find green almond and rocket sensations, that lead to green pepper spicy notes. |
| Culinary uses: |
Oil-dip, ribollita and legume-based soups, boiled legumes, grilled vegetables and grilled meat. |