The Cima di Melfi olive tree is a typical plant of the Valle d'Itria with a light fruity and delicate nose while the taste is more intense with notes of olive green, the bitterness and spiciness are medium-light and balanced between them.

The lack of diffusion of the plant and the difficult processing of the same do not allow to find large quantities of this oil which is considered a << rare gem >> by enthusiasts.

Features

The Cima di Melfi oil has a light fruity and delicate nose, the bitter and spicy are medium-light and balanced between them.

Method of production

The harvest period is set between October and January. After harvesting, the Cima di Melfi olives are processed in the mill with the cold extraction technique.

This technique allows to preserve all the organoleptic characteristics, including minerals and antioxidant substances. The result is a superior EVO oil.