Description
Tintoretto is an oil monocultivar obtained from the selection of native olives of Castiglionese variety. Characteristic of Castiglionese is that it comes from ancient plants present only in the Valley of the River Fino, in the province of Teramo. In Italy there are more than 500 olive varieties, this unique biodiversity in the world gives monovarietal oils a strong sensorial and territorial identity. The “Castiglionese” olive tree has a limited distribution and is present above all in the municipality of Castiglione Messer Raimondo from which the cultivar takes its name. Plant of particular beauty and good vigor but low return in oil.
Flavor profile:
Medium fruity, elegant with vegetal notes, tomato, almond, sage and balsamic scents. On the palate harmonious and persistent hints of bitter and spicy, reminiscent of black pepper and artichoke.
Pairings:
Ideal for cold appetizers, velvety soups, soups, baked meats, grilled poultry, roasted potatoes, legumes and raw vegetables, carpaccio, tomato caprese, fresh or stringy cheeses, seafood appetizers, marinated sea bass, roasted fish.
Type:
Extra virgin olive oil obtained from continuous cycle milling and cold extraction
Category:
Superior category olive oil obtained directly from olives and solely by mechanical means.
Origin:
Italy
Traceability:
“Evolution” traceability system
Average nutritional values per 100ml:
Energy 3762 kJ / 899 kcal – Fat 91.6g of which saturates 13.25g – Carbohydrate 0g of which sugars 0g – Protein 0g – Salt 0g
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place, away from light and heat sources.
