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Olivastra Seggianese
Extra Virgin Olive Oil: “Olivastra Seggianese” Light fruit flavour selection.
Region: Tuscany.
Production zone: the hills of Montenero d’Orcia,
Montegiovi and Seggiano.
Above sea level: 400-700m
Variety of olives: 100% Olivastra.
Harvest system: hand-picked
Harvest time: from 1st to 30th November.
Extraction system: Frantoio Franci, modern continuous system.
Appearance: clear and filtered.
Density: medium fluidity.
Colour: golden yellow.
Fragrance: clear scent of olives, fresh and delicate, typical of Olivastra, strong hints of vegetable with clear hints of artichoke and slight hints of banana.
Taste: delicate, well-rounded, with well-balanced fruity and herbaceous flavours, very light and elegant. Initially with sweet sensation on the palate which develops into a medium peppery intensity. Beautifully harmonious and elegant complexity with a spicy and fresh finish.
Use: fresh on fish, on strong-flavoured salads, grilled chicory, excellent as raw artichoke dip, for home-made mayonnaise, oil-preserved vegetables and baking.
Awards:
 “Festambiente”National Competition:
      3rd Prize: Light Fruit Flavour, 2000
      3rd Prize: Medium Fruit Flavour, 2001
      3rd Prize: Light Fruit Flavour, 2003
      2nd Prize: Medium Fruit Flavour, 2005


“Golden Olive”Competition:
      1st Prize, Olivastra Seggianese Category, 2000.
      1st Prize, Olivastra Seggianese Category, 2001.
      1st Prize, Olivastra Seggianese Category, 2005.
      1st Prize, Olivastra Seggianese Category, 2006.


International “Leone d’Oro” Award :
      Gran Menzione Award: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004.


Guide “L’Olio” edited by Bibenda Editore:
     Top Mark, “5 Drops” Award, 2008
     Top Mark, “5 Drops” Award, 2009


“Guide to the Extra Virgin” Edited by Slow-Food:
    Top Mark, “3 Olives” Award, 2004
    Top Mark, “3 Olives” Award, 2008
    Top Mark, “3 Olives” Award, 2009

   Top Mark, “3 Olives” Award, 2010


Selection of the World’s Best Oils “Der Feinschmecker”:
      2nd Prize, 2005.

 

"Monocultivaroliveoil.EXPO" International Competition

     Prize "Gold Medal" 2010 monocultivar Olivastra Seggianese

     Prize "Gold Medal" 2010 monocultivar Olivastra Seggianese


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