{"id":201,"count":8,"description":"Extra virgin olive oil<\/strong> is one of the most precious elements of Italian culinary tradition and one of the cornerstones of the Mediterranean diet. This extraordinary foodstuff, often described as \u2018liquid gold\u2019, is produced simply by pressing olives and embodies unique flavours, aromas and nutritional properties.\n\nOur extra virgin olive oil<\/strong> is produced using carefully selected olives, processed using traditional methods that ensure all the fruit\u2019s natural qualities are preserved to the full. The result is an oil with a balanced flavour profile, perfect for enhancing the flavours of Mediterranean cuisine and enriching every dish with authenticity.\n\nOur selection includes extra virgin olive oils with delicate and robust flavours<\/strong>, designed to suit a variety of culinary uses: from fresh salads to fish dishes, from bruschetta to the more intense creations of traditional Italian cuisine.\n

The Production Process of Our Extra Virgin Olive Oil<\/h2>\nExtra virgin olive oil<\/strong> is obtained exclusively through cold mechanical processes, without the use of chemical treatments. This method ensures that all the nutritional and organoleptic properties of the olives are preserved.\n\nThe olives are harvested at the ideal stage of ripeness, generally between October and December, when they achieve the perfect balance between oil content and aromatic characteristics. Harvesting is carried out by hand or with the aid of mechanical tools that respect the tree and the fruit.\n\nAfter harvesting, the olives are transported quickly to the mill for pressing, which must take place within a few hours to preserve their freshness and quality. Cold pressing<\/strong>, carried out at temperatures below 27\u00b0C, helps to preserve vitamins, polyphenols and natural antioxidants.\n\nThe result is an extra virgin olive oil<\/strong> with a fruity aroma, a colour ranging from green to golden yellow, and a balanced flavour that can be more delicate or more intense depending on the olive varieties used.\n

The Olive Varieties Used<\/h2>\n