This premium extra virgin olive oil is grown in the mineral rich volcanic soil on the sun drenched slopes of Europe’s most spectacular volcano, Mount Etna in Sicily. This oli comes from a long history of crafting the finest products in traditional means. Gaining the prestigious D.O.P. status (Protected Designation of Origin), this product has met strict standards in traditional production methods. Perfect for fish, grilled meats or drizzled over salads or grilled vegetables.
Colour: Emerald green with yellow reflections.
Smell: Fresh, intense and fruity with scents of artichoke and aromatic herbs.
Taste: Well-balanced aromatic taste with hints of artichoke, green tomato and herbs with a peppery finish.
Our oil comes from a long history of crafting the finest products from ancient trees over 100 years old. Basking in long hot summers and a mild winter, our olive groves are provided with the perfect climate for quality. Once harvest begins in late October, our olives are cold extracted within 6 hours. That means that the nutrients and delicious flavour of the olives is preserved, giving you the very best of each olive.
Olive variety:
Nocellara etnea - Moresca - Biancolila
Production area: Mount Etna, Sicily, Italy
Type of soil: Volcanic
Altitude: 400-900 meters above sea level
Harvest system: The olives are picked by hand
Extraction system: Three phase method with dual-extraction
Extraction: Cold-pressed with a temperature no more than 27 degree
Storage: temperature controlled stainless steel between 12 and 18°C
Acid content expressed as oleic acid: 0.10 – 0.25 MAX.
Filtering: Natural decanting in tank
Producer
Produced by: Az Agr Pentola d'Oro
Storage
Store in a cool, dark place. Do not expose to excessive heat.
Country of Origin
Italy