Olive oil: our extra virgin
olive oil comes from biological cultivation
and is extracted from various types
of olives such as Frantoio, Leccino,
Moraiolo e Pendolino which make up
the traditional Tuscan mix.
This, in simbiosis with the
micro-climate and the careful cultivation
techniques practised by the owners,
guarantees an extremely high quality
product. A quality standard which
is reached through precise biological
production techniques according to
traditional Tuscan methods and which
totally preclude the use of chemical
products.
The olives are picked by hand at the
beginning of the drupe stage (October
– November) taking great care
not to damage the fruit during transportation
to the oil-mill at the end of each
working day. These are important aspects
for obtaining an oil with an exulted
fruity aroma and with a modest spicy,
bitter lasting taste and which has
a very low acidity level (on average
0,1 – 0,3 by weight expressed
in oleic acid). The extraction of
the oil takes place between 12-24
hours after picking by means of continued
cycle crushing under the attention
of highly qualified personnel in a
cooperative crushing mill with certification
ISO 9001-2000. The oil is subsequently
bottled.
Our holding complies with
the regulations of the Consortium
for Tuscan Oil of which it is a member
thanks to the recognition of oil from
a Protected Geografic Region IGP TOSCANO.