DESCRIPTION
Extra virgin olive oil Chianti Classico DOP it is obtained from the fruits of the olive tree of the Leccino, Frantoio, Correggiolo and Moraiolo varieties, which must be present in the olive groves, alone or jointly, in a quantity of not less than 80%. For the remaining 20% there may be olive trees of three other varieties among those specified in the specification.
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PRODUCTION AREA
The area of production, processing and packaging of Chianti Classico DOP extra virgin olive oil extends to numerous municipalities in the province of Siena and Florence: Castellina in Chianti, Gaiole in Chianti, Greve in Chianti, Radda in Chianti throughout their territory and, in part, Barberino Val d'Elsa, Castelnuovo Berardenga, Poggibonsi, San Casciano in Val di Pesa and Tavernelle Val di Pesa
METHOD OF PRODUCTION
The olive harvest takes place directly from the plant, possibly on nets or sheets, by 31 December of each year. The olives used for the production are stored and transported to the mill in stackable crates, perforated on five sides, within three days of harvesting. Processing must begin within 24 hours of transporting the olives to the mill. Beforehand, washing is carried out with water at room temperature. The pressing must be performed in such a way as to guarantee a temperature of the olive paste during processing not exceeding 27 ° C.
FEATURES
Chianti Classico DOP extra virgin olive oil has an intense green to green color with golden hues. The smell is fruity of medium intensity and a net aroma of olive and fruity. The flavor is decidedly spicy, with a bitter aftertaste of artichoke and thistle.
HISTORY
The cultivation of the olive tree in the production area of Chianti Classico DOP has a millenary tradition, documented since the mid-1716th century BC The Middle Ages represented a moment of expansion for olive growing, linked to the increase of plantations throughout Tuscany, in particular in the territories between Florence and Siena. In XNUMX an edict issued by the Grand Duke of Tuscany marked the official recognition of the quality of the olive production of the current Chianti Classico area.
MARKETING
The product is marketed as Chianti Classico DOP extra virgin olive oil.
The special guarantee mark must be affixed to the package consisting of a unique alphanumeric code that ensures the traceability of the product and the words Chianti Classico extra virgin olive oil Protected Designation of Origin.
INTERNATIONAL AWARDS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Lodo Milano Olio DOP has chosen the EVO of Frantoio Grevepesa as a finalist among the DOP oils for the 2020-2021 vintage. The winner will be selected by the jury who will evaluate the oils according to the following principles. “The evaluation is based on the comparative study of three factors: Chemical Analysis, Sensory Analysis and Analysis of the cultivar (s) that most identify or identify with the characteristics of the cultivar (s) itself, marrying the territory of vocation. The technical evaluations in synergy with the QG (Qualifyng Gourmet) perspective will identify the award-winning oils. More information here >>
The Chianti Classico area is a geographical area south of Florence bounded to the north by Florence and to the south by Siena. Chianti includes the municipalities of di Castellina in Chianti, Gaiole in Chianti, Greve in Chianti, Radda in Chianti and partly those of Barberino Tavarnelle, Castelnuovo Berardenga, Poggibonsi and San Casciano in Val di Pesa.