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Fiore del Frantoio
Extra Virgin Olive Oil: “Fiore del Frantoio”
Region: Tuscany-Puglia.
Production zone: the hills of Val d’Orcia and Tuscan Maremma(Tuscany); the area of Torremaggiore and San
Severo(Puglia).
Above sea level: 50-500m
Variety of olives: Frantoio, Leccino, Olivastra, Peranzana, Coratina and Ogliarola.
Harvest system: hand-picked
Harvest time: from 1st November to 20th December
Extraction system: Franci Oil-mill, modern continuous
system.
Appearance: clear and filtered.
Density: medium fluidity.
Colour: green, with hints of gold
Fragrance: light fruit, clear grassy scent of olives, with soft hints of ripe fruit and artichoke.
Taste:clear, grassy, initially with a slight sweet sensation, followed by a pleasant and moderate level of slight spiciness.
Use: fresh on salads, bruschetta, pinzimonio, fish, for oilpreserved vegetables and mayonnaise. Used in cooking, it is excellent for sauces, for browning vegetables and for all fried foods.
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