| Villa Zottopera olive
oil is obtained from the olive trees of the rare "Cetrale"
variety or "Tonda Iblea" , dating back to the Aragonese
domination in the 14th century, The Agrobiologica Rosso
adopts strict rules for the harvest, processing and
preservation that improve the excellent characteristics
of the oil given by these olive trees for over seven
centuries. In fact, for centuries the owners of Agrobiologica
Rosso have taken care of the family olive groves, with
experience, passion and respect of the great family
tradition. 
Furthermore, the cultures are selected following the
teachings of organic agriculture. Today like yesterday,
olives are hand picked, one after the other, collected
in small containers, that ensure the perfect integrity
of the drupe (the main factor of a high quality production),
and immediately sent to be pressed in a modern oil-mill
for cold pressing, that guaranties perfect sanitary
processing conditions indispensable to the production
of an excellent olive oil.. After a short perios of
natural decantation that ensures an optimal maturin,
Zottopera oil is ready to be appreciated in its high
distinctive features, that make is an indispensable
ingredient and dressing in the best cuisine. 
Production area: Zottopera estate, Chiaramonte Gulfi
countryside.
Entry number in olive groves register of the Monti Iblei:24
DOP MONTI IBLEI certification: Agroquality- Roma -Reg.
CE 510/2006
Altitude: 400 meters above sea level
Olive variety: Tonda Iblea (cetrale)
Fight against parasite: Not practiced, totally biological
cultivation
Fertilization: Natural
Period of harvest: November-December
Color: green with yellow reflections
Smell: fruity
Taste: fruity, agreeably pungent
Total acidity: 0.3 |
