In the heart of southern Italy, among the rolling hills of Puglia, has been producing a special product for generations: top-quality extra virgin olive oil. At L'Oro Verde Di Puglia is all about craft, purity and respect for tradition. But what exactly are the secrets of high-quality olive oil? This blog takes you through the entire production process and reveals what makes this oil so special.
The secrets of high-quality olive oil start with the right harvest moment. At L'Oro Verde Di Puglia, the olives are picked manually between October and November, exactly when they reach their optimal ripeness. By not harvesting the olives too late, they retain their natural antioxidants and fresh aromas. Hand-picking also prevents bruising, which benefits the purity of the final product.
Once the olives are picked, the selection process begins. Only the best specimens are allowed into production. These are then thoroughly washed to remove dust, twigs and other dirt. This step is crucial for hygiene as well as maintaining a bright, pure flavour.
The next step in the production process is to grind the olives. This involves crushing them into a smooth paste. At L'Oro Verde Di Puglia, this is done with modern equipment specially designed for cold extraction. This method avoids heating, thus optimally preserving flavour, aroma and nutrients - a key factor in the secrets of high-quality olive oil.
Grinding is followed by pressing. The olive paste is pressed under high pressure, releasing the precious oil. This is done in a controlled way so that only the first pressing is used. This produces the so-called "extra virgin" olive oil, the purest segment within the olive oil classes. Low acidity and intense flavour are characteristic of this first, cold pressing.
The freshly pressed oil still contains microscopic remnants of pulp and moisture. These are carefully filtered to make the oil clear and stable. The oil then matures for a period in stainless steel tanks or dark glass bottles. During this process, the oil develops its full, rounded flavour - one of the most cherished secrets of high-quality olive oil.
Once the oil has reached its optimal balance, it is carefully bottled. Each bottle of L'Oro Verde Di Puglia bears the recognisable logo as a guarantee of quality. Packaging here is not a capstone, but an extension of the craft. Dark glass protects the contents from light and oxygen, so that even after shipping, the flavour is preserved right to the plate.
The secrets of high-quality olive oil are not magic, but the result of choices. Choices for craftsmanship, for nature, and for quality over quantity. Throughout the process - from tree to bottle - care and precision are applied. This makes olive oil not just a culinary ingredient, but an experience that does justice to Puglia's rich history.
Taste it yourself with a bottle from our webshop, where you can order olive oil directly from producers who promote these values. Every drop is an ode to the landscape, people and traditions of southern Italy.
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