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Quattrociocchi olive oil, the juice of Alatri

This organic extra virgin is produced with a selected variety of olives: Moraiolo, Frantoio and Leccino, picked in the heart of Ciociaria

by Luigi Caricato

Since 1888, the Quattrociocchi family has dedicated itself in the cultivation of olives, handing down thru the years its passion and at the same time maintaing the commitment in producing genuine oil in the full respect of its tradition.

The Extra Virgin Olive Oil of the "Colline Alatrensi" is produced with a selected variety of olives: Moraiolo, Frantoio and Leccino or Itrana picked in the heart of Ciociaria, where the tradition of the olives is among the most ancient in Italy. It distinguishes itself for the superior quality of table oil, pressed in 24 hours from the picking, with the traditional cold system. Therefore an oil with a golden green color, a net olive smell, fruity taste, the proudness of our hills.

Quattrociocchi Olivastro, Itrana cultivar

Description: green with golden hues, is clear. The nose has intense fruity medium, plant, with hints of tomato and herbs. The palate is velvety and enveloping, with spicy and bitter but well balanced out, vegetable flavor and finesse. In the closing notes of banana and floral notes.

Serving suggestions: broccoli soup, artichokes, barley, aromatic herbs, mackerel with green peas, orange mullet.

Estate, produced and bottled by:
Frantoio Oleario - Quattrociocchi Americo
Via Mole S.Maria - 03011 Alatri (FR) Italy
www.olioquattrociocchi.it

by Luigi Caricato
05 July 2010 Teatro Naturale International n. 7 Year 2

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