PRIMO Extra Virgin Olive Oil P.D.O. [Sicily] - Frantoi Cutrera

Primo is produced on the Hyblaean Mountains (south-eastern Sicily) from old P.D.O. certificated plants grown at 350-450m above sea level in a hillyland facing South territory. Variety 100% Tonda lblea

Technical Sheet

Production zone: South-eastern Sicily
Altitude: 350-450 Mt. a.s.l.
Olive: Old plants in hilly land 
Variety: Tonda Iblea 100%
Harvesting method: By hand harvest
Harvesting period: From the 1st October to the 31th of October
Extration method: Continuous cold cycle
Aspect: Green, cloudy due to natural decantation
Smell: Balanced fruity with notes of pronounced green tomato, artichoke and aromatic fresh herbs 
Flavour/Aroma: Full-bodied, with a bitter and a spicy well balanced note, has hints of artichoke

Food Recommendations: Roasted meats and fish, soups and salads, “bruschette”, grilled fish, game, green and grilled vegetables

History:
For generations the Cutrera family has been dedicating to the cultivation of olive trees and olive oil production, a profession carried on for decades with the passion and the love that binds this family to its land. The company's origins date back more than a century ago, records show that in 1906, the family Cutrera was dedicated to the cultivation and care of olive trees in Chiaramonte Gulfi, a small town in the south-eastern area of Sicily.