EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL - Casaliva Monocultivar

ORIGIN OF THE NAME : Taken from the historic access road to the family olive grove.

LOCATION OF OLIVE GROVES : In the municipalities of Gargnano and Toscolano-Maderno, located on the western coast of Lake Garda.

HEIGHT ABOVE SEA LEVEL : 100 - 250 m.

OLIVE VARIETY : Casaliva 100%.

TRAINING SYSTEM : Traditional with irregular spacing and a density of approximately 300 plants/ha.

HARVEST PERIOD : Late October - mid-November.

HARVESTING METHOD : Manual harvesting with a harvester using a step and sheets spread on the ground.

DELIVERY : Within 24 hours of collection, using ventilated boxes.

PRODUCTION CYCLE : Continuous with cold extraction (temp < 27° C).

COLOR : Golden with bright green reflections.

FRAGRANCE : Fresh and persistent, with notes of green olive and almond.

FLAVOR : Full-bodied, with hints of almond and herbs. Sweet on the palate, with a good balance between bitterness and spiciness. Medium-high intensity.

AVERAGE ANALYTICAL DATA : Acidity: 0.10 - 0.25% Peroxides: 5.0 - 7.0 meq of O2/kg Total polyphenols. : 500 – 550 mg/kg