Cima di Melfi Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Description

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

Appearance

The Cima di Melfi Extra Virgin Olive Oil presents a bright golden color with green reflections, typical of the exclusive cultivar from Puglia.

Aroma

Light fruity category.

Taste

Surprisingly light in the mouth, yet maintaining a balanced body and a pleasant oily structure. The taste is characterized by a light fruitiness, evolving into a harmonious balance of initial sweetness, followed by medium-intensity bitter and spicy notes, well-balanced with each other, testifying to the freshness and quality of the harvested olives.

Pairings

Ideal raw to dress carpaccios of meat or fish, fresh salads, white meats, and grilled vegetables, enhancing the flavors without overpowering them.

Technical Characteristics

Harvest Area

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

Harvest Period

From early November to December and anyway at the beginning of veraison (start of fruit ripening).

Extraction Time

Within 12 hours.

Extraction Method

Continuous line with two-phase cold centrifugal extraction. Internal temperature below 27 °C. No filtration, natural decantation and racking, “must oil”. Storage in underground tanks in the dark at controlled temperature to preserve its organoleptic qualities.

Preservation

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

Shelf Life

24 months from the date of packaging.