Extra Virgin Olive Oil of higher category by Merumalia, is obtained directly by olives and only through mechanical processes in a modern olive oil mill. The olives are collected by hand exclusively from olive trees placed on the north side of Castelli Romani volcanic, basaltic soil (mineral rich), respecting the nature and the environment. The 600 olive trees are from following cultivars: Leccino (40%), Frantoio, Rosciola, Moroiola, Pendolino.
ACIDITY: Very low acidity (< 0,2)
OLIVE VARIETY: Leccino (40%), Frantoio, Rosciola, Moroiola, Pendolino
CULTIVATION: Regular, 6x6 meters, on rocky volcanic soil Average height above sea level: 600 m
HARVEST PERIOD: October, at colour change from green to violet
PRESSING: Immediately after the harvest
PRODUCTION: Made and bottled by da n. REA IT 012 CO-01746 on behalf of Merumalia Soc. Agr. 1.500 bottles of different sizes ( 0,75 L, 0,5 L, 0,25 L)
COLOUR: Golden yellow, green
CHARACTER: Fresh, balanced
NOSE: Delicate, green tomato
TASTE: Fresh and smooth with spicy aftertaste
PAIRING: Row on salads, vegetables and for cooked Mediterranean dishes