EVOO 100% Italian
Extra virgin olive oil, also abbreviated OEVO or EVOO in English, represents an excellence of Italy's olive growing and culinary heritage. These are characteristics that distinguish it:
- Italian EVOO has a aroma and fruity flavour, which can range from light to intense, with notes of fresh olives, herbs or other fruits.
- The high quality Italian extra virgin olive oil has a harmonious balance between bitter, spicy and fruity. No one feature should overly dominate the others.
- High quality EVO oil results fresh and free from defects, with a clean and vibrant taste that reflects the characteristics of freshly harvested olives.
- High quality Italian extra virgin olive oil may vary from an intense green color to a golden yellow, depending on the variety of olives and the time of harvest.
- High quality Italian EVO oil must have a low level of acidity, typically less than 0,8% to be classified as extra virgin.
- The Italian EVOO it is produced in Italy, preferably with olives harvested and processed on site, to guarantee traceability and controlled quality.
- Extra virgin olive oil is extracted using mechanical methods, like cold pressing, without the use of chemical solvents or refining processes.
- The EVO oil of Frantoio del Grevepesa it is also consistent in taste and quality across different vintages and batches, reflecting the producer's commitment to maintaining high standards.
- The label contains clear information on origin, harvest date and production method