Description
PDO extra virgin organic olive oil Terra di Bari – Castel del Monte
Cultivated with organic methods, in full respect of nature and man, on the slopes of Castel del Monte in the Apulia region, it is an expression of the authentic Apulian tradition. The protected designation of origin (PDO) is a guarantee of compliance with a production cycle carried out within a limited area, with traditional production methods, which comply with the specific regulations of the industry. Thanks to its high level of polyphenols, its fruity taste and pleasantly bitter aftertaste, this olive oil will pleasantly surprise you It is ideal to be enjoyed raw on bruschetta, pinzimonio, salads, boiled meats and vegetables.
A fine Apulian olive oil obtained from typical Apulian cultivars: Coratina (90%), Peranzana (5%) and Ogliarola (5%).
“Le Tradizioni” product line
The image of “Le Tradizioni” is deliberately traditional, linked to the peasant origins of our country and to the work of the land as well as to the work of the hands because with this line we want to address to all people seeking for the Italian spirit, tradition, concreteness, passion and humanity. This line of organic extra virgin olive oils is born with the olive oil of the land we come from, the land of Bari.
Olive oils are made to meet the taste of the most expert tasters but also for those looking for the taste of that olive oil that recalls their childhood, depending on the region of origin.
The territory: Castel del Monte
The aromas and intense taste of our PDO Terra di Bari oil are reminiscent of almonds ripened under the intense sun of Apulia.
The slopes of Castel del Monte welcome centuries-old trees of Coratina, Peranzana and Ogliarola cultivar olives typical of this place, from which an authentic Apulian extra virgin olive oil is born.
PDO Olive Oil: meaning and features
PDO is the acronym for “Protected Designation of Origin”.
It is a legal protection mark that the European Union attributes to foods whose qualitative characteristics depend essentially or exclusively on the territory in which they were produced.
This brand can only be applied to controlled production cycles which only took place in pre-established geographical areas. The environment in which the raw material is grown must possess certain requisites capable of certifying the production of a unique olive oil of its kind.
The production must necessarily follow very strict rules which aim to protect both the final consumer and the manufacturing company.
In order for a product to be recognized as D.O.P., it is necessary that the production, transformation and elaboration phases take place in a defined geographical area.
A control body guarantees that those who produce PDO products respect the stringent production rules, established in the production specification.
Another essential component for attributing the PDO mark to an olive oil consists in submitting to the control of an independent Certification Body, recognized and specifically appointed by the Ministry of Agricultural and Forestry Policies.
Once the product has obtained the PDO certification, it is in any case subject to periodic checks aimed at verifying its compliance with the production specification. The checks are used to ensure that the product maintains the characteristics that have made it a quality olive oil to the point of deserving the Protected Designation of Origin.
The PDO it’s not mandatory. We decided to create this new line to offer our customers a better guarantee on the quality of our products.
Product specification
Ingredients: Extra virgin olive oil
Nutritional information (Average values referring to 100ml): Energy value 821 Kcal / 3374 Kj; Fat 94g, of which saturates 14g; Carbohydrate 0g, of which Sugars 0g; protein 0g; Salt 0g.
Origin of the Olives: Apulia – PDO Terra di Bari – Castel del Monte
Variety of olives: Blend of PDO certified organic Apulian olives: 90% Coratina, 5% Peranzana, 5% Ogliarola
Harvest period: October – November
Extraction method: Continuous cycle mill, cold extraction at 25°
Pressing: within 4 hours of collection
Store in a cool, dark place away from sources of light and heat.
Expiry date: 18 months from the packaging date
Packaging: Glass bottle
