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Embrace Extra Virgin Olive Oil Sicilia I.G.P 500 ml Carmen is the soul of the company. A woman, a mother, a dream called Sicily. For me, extra virgin olive oil is not just a product: it's a means. A means to spread culture, taste education, wellbeing awareness, and also ethical and social values. I strongly believe that oil must tell the story of the land it comes from. And my land is Sicily, a crossroads of peoples, stories, scents and flavours. An Extra Virgin Olive Oil that is hand-picked early in the morning, while still fresh, from olive trees at 110 m above sea level; the olives are Nocellara del Belice, the most prized cultivar in Sicily. This oil is a single-varietal and is the full expression of this cultivar: on the nose it has a good medium fruitiness where green olive stands out, and one can appreciateâ¦
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is much more than a simple extra virgin olive oil: it is the authentic expression of Sicily, enclosed in a bottle. Certified IGP Sicilia (Protected Geographical Indication), this prized oil is the result of a territory rich in history, tradition and passion for olive growing. The IGP certification, issued by the European Union, guarantees that every drop of this oil comes from olives grown, harvested and pressed according to strict specifications that respect the historical and agricultural identity of the Sicilian territory.
Sicily. A fertile land, generous and, at times, difficult. A land that never stops challenging you⦠and that knows how to reward you with unique emotions. Mine is not a story of family traditions handed down through generations. It is a story of rebirth, of conscious choice, of courage.
Every bottle I produce is the result of respectful farming, authentic traditions and a careful processing that enhances every single nuance of the local cultivars. But above all, it is the result of love. Love for quality. For my roots. Love for those who, by choosing me, decide to share this journey.
Variety: 100% Nocellara del Belice. Nocellara del Belice is the most prized cultivar among the native Sicilian varieties. Cultivation: 1000 trees, aged between 60-70 years, located between the Cusa quarries and the archaeological park of Selinunte. Production area: Menfi, in the province of Trapani, Sicily. Soil: Flat red - sandy. Altitude: 110 m above sea level. Harvest time: Second-third week of October. Harvesting method: The unripe harvest is done by hand and begins in the early morning hours when the temperature is still cool. The olives are placed in well-ventilated 20 kg crates and, after an initial defoliation, immediately taken to the mill, which is 10 minutes from the olive grove, and pressed within 6 hours of harvesting. Milling and Extraction: Cold extraction with a proto-reactor, malaxation at controlled temperature in the absence of oxygen, with a disc separator preserving the organoleptic qualities of the oil. Tasting notes: Colour: from yellow to intense green with very low acidity that remains constantly below 0.2. Aroma: on the nose, a medium-intensity fruitiness of green olive accompanied by notes of almond, green tomato, cut grass, artichoke and aromatic herbs. Flavour: enveloping with broad vegetal notes and pleasant sensations of bitterness and spiciness in a harmonious balance, with a fresh and persistent finish. Nutraceutical properties: high content of polyphenols, oleic acid, vitamin E and therefore nutraceutical Pairings: Raw, it enhances dishes such as minestrone, vegetables and seafood or orange salad, raw fish and meat tartare. Cooked: Ideal for roasts, fried dishes and first courses of both meat and fish thanks to the fact that its smoke point is higher than other types of oils. Exceptional for desserts such as lemon cake. It is Certified IGP SICILIA Discover with Foodaloo Embrace Olio Extra Vergine Sicilia I.g.p 500 ml you will feel the heart of Sicily in every drop. Â
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