Teste di Moro BLACK "Le Sciare"
Early Harvest Extra Virgin Olive Oil
500 ml
Slopes of Etna, Simeto Valley, Sicily, Italy
KNOW YOUR OIL
Acidity: 0.18%
Polyphenols: 273 mg/kg
OLIVE VARIETY
Nocellara del Etna, Biancolilla
TASTING NOTES
Appearance: Hazy with intense green tones
On the nose: Medium fruity with a sensation of freshly mown grass
Taste: Pleasantly bitterrish and slighlty spicy with a tomato aftertaste
PAIRING
From drizzling over fresh produce to enhancing hearty mains, this olive oil proves itself to be an indispensable staple in the kitchen to elevate a wide array of dishes.
As a seasoning for legumes, it infuses dishes like lentil soups, bean stews, and chickpea curries with a rich depth of flavour, complementing the earthy tones.
ABOUT THE PRODUCER
Since 1959, Frantoio Romano Vincenzo in Bronte has been driven by a passion for olive processing, both for their valued clients and for their own brand. Alongside processing, the mill offers consultancy on cultivation and harvesting techniques to enhance oil quality, guiding producers towards premium extra virgin oil. Embracing modernity, the company invested in state-of-the-art technology in 2007. This continuous integral system ensures oil purity between batches, preserving each producer's unique flavors. Continuous systems offer advantages over traditional methods, occupying less space (about 60%), yielding higher quality oil with greater productivity and cleanliness. Resulting oils often boast spicier flavors and higher levels of polyphenols, making them richer in natural antioxidants and healthier in the long term.
Teste di Moro BLACK "Le Sciare" Extra Virgin Olive Oil 500ml ITALY
Italy is renowned for producing premium olive oil known for its exceptional quality, diverse flavors, and rich cultural heritage. Factors contributing to its status include diverse climates, various olive tree varieties, stringent quality standards, artisanal production, and its vital role in Italian cuisine. Italy's reputation as a top olive oil producer is bolstered by its thriving export market and the use of high-quality olive oil in traditional dishes.