Aprutino Pescarese
APRUTINO PESCARESE
DOP
Three excellent varieties, a doubly ideal oil
Aprutino Pescarese DOP, Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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The Essence of Our History
Aprutino Pescarese DOP Extra Virgin Olive Oil originates in the province of Pescara, along the Tavo River valley, in the Vestina area, and along the upper Pescara River valley, in the Casauriense area.
This area was one of the first in Italy to receive the Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) designation from the European Community.
With well over 60 members, the Consortium for the Protection of Aprutino Pescarese DOP Extra Virgin Olive Oil, founded in 1992, promotes one of the most renowned and appreciated Abruzzo products par excellence.
The Fruits of Our Land
There are three olive varieties typical of the
province of Pescara:
Dritta, from the Vestina area, also known as Loretana, Lordana, or Moscufese (indicating the municipalities of probable origin); Toccolana from the Causariense area (the most developed area is Tocco da Casauria); and Leccino, widespread throughout the region.
The production area boasts 1.8 million trees that yield, on average, more than 70,000 quintals of oil.
Doubly Special
The quality of Aprutino Pescarese DOP extra
virgin olive oil is an expression of the unique characteristics of the land where it is produced and the expertise of the olive growers.
They care for their trees according to a tradition passed down from father to son.
Regular use of DOP oil lowers blood cholesterol, helping prevent cardiovascular disease and arteriosclerosis.
Twice as Tasty
Olfactory and Taste Analysis
When the Dritta variety predominates, the
Aprutino Pescarese DOP extra virgin olive oil has a yellow color with green highlights and a medium fruity, herbaceous aroma with notes of artichoke. It is moderately spicy on the palate with a bitter finish.
When the Toccolana variety predominates, the oil has a yellow color with green highlights and a medium fruity, herbaceous aroma with notes of green almond and tomato. It is spicy on the palate with a bitter finish.
When the Leccino variety predominates, the oil has a yellow color with green highlights and a light, herbaceous aroma with notes of green almond. It is moderately spicy and bitter on the palate.
Doubly Good
Total Quality and Authentic Tradition
The Aprutino Pescarese DOP extra virgin olive oil is made from the Dritta, Toccolana, and Leccino varieties.
Throughout the entire production cycle, members must adhere to strict parameters:
The harvest must take place between October 20th and December 10th, to avoid using olives that are past their ripeness limit.
The processing time for the harvested olives cannot exceed 72 hours.
The "frangitura" (or crushing) of the olives and the extraction of the oil must be carried out in full compliance with traditional processing techniques.
Thorough control must be guaranteed, from cultivation practices in the olive groves to bottling.
A chemical-physical analysis and a panel test of the product must be performed before packaging.
PDO Certification
According to the Rules of the Art
PDO certification
The Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) guarantees the provenance of an agricultural food product from a well-defined geographical area recognized at the European level.
All stages of processing PDO extra virgin olive oil must comply with a production specification and the following EU regulations:
EC Regulation 1263 of 1996 and Regulation 510 of 2006.
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