Nine hectares of specialised olive groves in the countryside of Montenero d’Orcia, municipality of Castel del Piano, between the Val d’Orcia and Monte Amiata.
Olives
Single-variety Frantoio.
Harvest
Mechanical picking in the first weeks of October.
Milling
Cold-pressed within 24 hours of harvest, to preserve all its sensory qualities.
Tasting notes
Colour
Green.
Aroma
Medium fruity, with green, grassy notes.
Taste
Light, balanced bitterness and pungency: an elegant, versatile oil.
At the table
Ideal raw on vegetables, pulses, baked fish and Tuscan bread: an oil for everyday cooking.