Organic Nocellara dell’Etna Olive Oil is a type of olive oil produced in Sicily, Italy. It is mainly produced from Nocellara del Belice olives, an olive variety native to western Sicily. This type of olive oil is characterised by a fruity taste and a delicate aroma with notes of fresh grass, white flesh fruit and tomato. It is used both in cooking and as a salad dressing. It is considered one of the best Italian olive oils and is often used in the production of high quality extra virgin olive oil.
Production area: Belpasso-Paternò (CT)
Altitude: 400 – 500 mt.
Olive groves: 30-40 years old
Variety: Nocellara dell’Etna 100%
Harvesting method: Burning by hand
Harvest period: 10 October – 10 November
Extraction method: continuous cold cycle
Acidity: 0.13 – 0.20
Appearance: emerald green with yellow highlights
Aroma: medium fruity with notes of artichoke, fresh grass
Taste/Aroma: Slightly bitter and spicy notes of green tomato and wild herbs
Use: fish both cooked and raw on salads and vegetables
Certifications: Organic – certification body Bioagricert
