Merkki: Frantoio Franci

Extra Virgin Olive Oil: “Fiore del Frantoio”

Region: Tuscany-Puglia.

Production zone: the hills of Val d’Orcia and Tuscan Maremma(Tuscany); the area of Torremaggiore and San
Severo(Puglia).

Above sea level: 50-500m

Variety of olives: Frantoio, Leccino, Olivastra, Peranzana, Coratina and Ogliarola.

Harvest system: hand-picked

Harvest time: from 1st November to 20th December

Extraction system: Franci Oil-mill, modern continuous
system.

Appearance: clear and filtered.

Density: medium fluidity.

Colour: green, with hints of gold

Fragrance: light fruit, clear grassy scent of olives, with soft hints of ripe fruit and artichoke.

Taste:clear, grassy, initially with a slight sweet sensation, followed by a pleasant and moderate level of slight spiciness.

Use: fresh on salads, bruschetta, pinzimonio, fish, for oilpreserved vegetables and mayonnaise. Used in cooking, it is excellent for sauces, for browning vegetables and for all fried foods.