1.5L 2024 Occhipinti Pantarei Olive Oil in Bagnum

From: Chiaramonte Gulfi, C.da Piraino, Sicily, ItalyOlive cultivar: Tonda Iblea (native to the area) Tasting Notes: A golden yellow color with green reflections, intense aromas of freshly pressed olives, and a gorgeous fruity nose. The palate is harmonious with hints of love and spiciness. Medium-high in density, it is best used raw as a finishing oil. “The life of every Sicilian is linked in one way or another to oil. Ours goes back over the years, for a family tradition, whose production of Nocellara del Belice [Gheta] dates back to 1600. In addition to the old properties in Castelvetrano, we have acquired centuries-old Tonda Iblea trees planted in the Contrada Piraino, in Chiaramonte Gulfi.” "Tonda Iblea came into my life later when I started making wine in Vittoria. And soon these centuries-old trees in Contrada Piraino in Chiramonte Gulfi made themselves loved. I wait for the oil at the mill like a birth. It is a strong tradition, which marks the end of my harvest and the beginnin