Cima di Melfi Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Name: Cima di Melfi Extra Virgin Olive Oil - Agricola Di Niso
SKU: BOTcima-melfi
Availability: InStock

Price range: 5,40 € through 16,40 €

Discover the essence of Puglia with Cima di Melfi Extra Virgin Olive Oil, a treasure of delicate, fruity flavors. Renowned for its subtle taste, this oil captures the intensity of green olives, enriching the palate with every drop. It’s the perfect ingredient to enhance dishes like carpaccio, white meats, and vegetables, adding a touch of elegance and authenticity to your culinary creations.

Additional information

Size	100ml, 250ml, 500ml

Size

Clear

Product information

Cultivar

100% Cima di Melfi

Harvest area

Bisceglie, province of Barletta-Andria-Trani, north of Bari.

Harvest period

From early November to December, at the start of veraison (the onset of ripening).

Harvesting technique

Mixed: hand-picking, shaking, and beating.

Extraction time

Within 12 hours.

Extraction method

Continuous cycle with two-phase cold centrifugal extraction. Internal temperature below 27°C. Stored in underground tanks in the dark at a controlled temperature to preserve its organoleptic properties.

Storage

Store between 12 and 18°C in a cool, dry place, away from light and heat sources.

Shelf life

18 months from the packaging date.

Appearance

Cima di Melfi Extra Virgin Olive Oil has a bright golden colour with green hues, typical of this cultivar exclusive to Puglia.

Aroma

Light fruity category

Taste

On the palate, it reveals a surprising lightness, while maintaining a balanced body and a pleasant oily texture. The taste is characterised by a light fruitiness, which evolves into a harmonious balance of initial sweetness, followed by bitter and spicy notes of medium intensity, well balanced with each other, reflecting the freshness and quality of the harvested olives.

Pairings

È ideale per condire a crudo carpacci di carne o di pesce, insalate fresche, carni bianche e verdure grigliate, esaltandone i sapori senza dominarli.