Overlooking the hills of Siena, the olive groves at Il Poderaccio are cultivated with organic methods which are controlled and certified by I.C.E.A. (Institute for ethical and environmental certification). This land produces the valuable DOP pure virgin olive oil "Terre di Siena".
The DOP label "Terre di Siena" guarantees that the olives are produced only at il Poderaccio's farm, which is part of a special DOP zone. The olive blend used for "Terre di Siena" olive oil complies with the DOP standard: frantoio (58%), moraiolo (25%), leccino (14%), other varieties (3%).
The olives are hand picked and brought to the oil mill “Frantoio Etrusco” di Murlo (SI)) within three days max. from collection. Here they are pressed in 24 hours, thus preserving the original characteristics and nutritional elements present in the fruit.
The olives are cold pressed and not exposed to oxygen.
This very special oil is submitted to the control procedures that regulate the entire production line, from the growing of the olive trees to the bottling.
Organoleptic analysis and a “PANEL TEST” will finally show if the oil can comply with “Terre di Siena” DOP standard.
Our oil stands out for its low acidity . Its olive fruit aroma is accompanied with a pleasantly peppery aftertaste.
The D.O.P. pure virgin olive oil "Terre di Siena" is an organic produce and its production is limited to maximum 400 litres per year. It can be purchased exclusively at il Poderaccio. |
