Turan Oil – Saluzzi Farm

-Turan extra virgin olive oil. Superior category olive oil obtained directly from olives and only by mechanical procedures, an oil that expresses its land with a beautiful fruity medium intensity and delicate flavor. Olio lucano I.G.P. The oils ofAzienda Agricola Saluzzi are produced with extra virgin olive oil of exceptional quality, a family business handed down from father to son, this is how Turan Extra Virgin Olive Oil was born. Traditionalolive growers who carry on traditional and natural methods of processing to obtain products with a high organoleptic profile, the olives are in fact pressed with stone mills to preserve all the organoleptic characteristics and precious substances with undisputed beneficial properties for our health, such as polyphenols, monounsaturated fatty acids and vitamin E, this is how Turan Olive Oil is born.Turan is a figure from the mythological Estrusca, an ancient civilization that inhabited the territory of Forenza, in Basilicata. The name means “the lady,” goddess of love, vitality and fertility of the earth. This extra virgin olive oil, produced by the traditional method of stone pressing, is ideal for cooking or frying, exceptional for its balance . Given its full-bodied characteristics, typical of local cultivars. This oil does not undergo subsequent filtrations before being bottled, thus preserving flavor and texture.

-Preparation Time: Two days. Cultivar: Local cultivars (Ogliarola del Bradano and Cima di Melfi) in association with nationally prized cultivars such as Tuscan Leccino, Frantoio, Coratina and Peranzana. Organoleptic profile: Appearance: golden yellow to yellow with green highlights. Nose: medium fruity of ripe olive. On the palate: sweet with a delicate note. Average nutritional values per 100 ml: Energy 3389 kJ/824 kcal, Fat 92g( of which saturated fatty acids 14g), Fiber 0g, Carbohydrates 0g(of which sugars 0g), Protein 0g, Salt 0g. Storage: Store in a cool and dry place, away from heat and light. Suggested pairings: Excellent for cooking but also for frying, it is perfect with pasta dishes dressed with vegetable or pork sauces, legume soups, bruschetta and roasted white meats. Certifications: Olio lucano I.G.P. Region: Basilicata.