Olio di Calabria PGI

Olio di Calabria PGI (Calabria Oil) is an extra-vergin olive oil.

This PGI product is crafted in the entire Region of Calabria.

The production of Olio di Calabria PGI is obtained from several varieties of Calabrian indigenous olives: Carolea, Dolce di Rossano, Sinopolese, Grossa di Gerace, Tondina, Ottobratica, Grossa di Cassano and Tonda di Strongoli, which make-up for at least 90% of the oil content, while the other 10% might be extracted by different kinds, coming from other plantations. Olives must be harvested by hand from mid January to mid September, and be combed directly off the trees, either by hand or using mechanical harvesting tools. Twigs and leaves are removed from all olives due for production.

The color of Olio di Calabria PGI varies from green to light golden yellow.

The product needs proper storage, in stainless steel barrels, in a cool, dry location (with a temperature between 12° and 20° Celsisus) away from sunlight.