Description
Superior category olive oil obtained directly from olives and solely by mechanical means. A symbol of the Mediterranean Diet, this Selezione Cutrera Extra Virgin Olive Oil is produced in the southeastern part of Sicily from centuries-old olive groves facing south, at an altitude of 150-400 meters above sea level and close to the Mediterranean. It is a blend mix, an exclusive selection from Frantoi Cutrera. Varieties: Moresca, Biancolilla, Nocellara, Cerasuola, Tonda Iblea. Harvesting method: manual and mechanized harvesting. Harvesting period: from November 1st until the end of production. Extraction method: continuous two-phase cold cycle. Appearance: green, veiled due to natural decantation. Aroma: full-bodied with a pronounced artichoke note. Taste/Flavor: full-bodied, with a very balanced bitter and spicy taste, featuring notes of artichoke and oregano. Frantoi Cutrera The Cutrera Family boasts a significant name in olive oil production in Sicily. With 50 hectares of hillside olive groves, they have been producing top-quality oil since 1979, and their name has earned international recognition multiple times: Gold Medal Los Angeles 2005; 1st place "Leone d’oro" dei Mastri 2004; 1st place "Festambiente" Grosseto 2004; 3 olives Slow Food Guide 2003-2005; 1st place "Ercole Oliario."