The seasonal conditions of 2008 were favourable for olive growing: the weather in May permitted regular flowering, and despite the frequent rains of June, the formation and enlargement of the drupe proceeded regularly. Over the summer, the drupe continued its growth, and there were no attacks of the olive fly thanks to the scarcity of precipitation. The rains in mid August and mid September helped the olives darken and accumulate oil. They appeared in excellent health. The health of the olives gathered beginning from 27 October was excellent.

Brilliant green colour; scents of artichoke and freshly cut grass.

VARIETALS
Frantoio

The olives, rigorously hand picked only, are transported in well-aired, 20 kg crates and pressed within 24 hours using the continuous method. The olives are washed, then pressed and spun at a temperature that never exceeds 27°C. The olive paste never comes in contact with air since the press works in a controlled nitrogen atmosphere. The oil is extracted through centrifugation, guarantees the quality of the yield and very low acidity. When the oil arrives in the storage cellar, it is immediately filtered through paper and conserved in 400 litre stainless steel containers until bottled.

Acidity: 0.24% about (oleic acid)
Number of peroxides: 4.72 meq/l (of oxygen)