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Mefitis Oil – Azienda Agricola Saluzzi

-Extra virgin olive oil Mefitis. Extra virgin olive oil obtained by the ancient technique by outcrop. Exceptional quality! medium-high fruitiness and a good balance between initial spiciness and delicate finish. Olio lucano I.G.P. 250 ml bottle. The oils fromAzienda Agricola Saluzzi are made with extra virgin olive oil of exceptional quality, a family business handed down from father to son, this is howMefitis Extra Virgin Olive Oil was born. The name of this extra virgin oil of exceptional quality is a tribute to the goddess Mefitis. An Italic goddess protector of springs and fertility. It is an oil of absolute excellence because it is produced according to an ancient technique called affioramento. Because it consists in harvesting by hand the very small percentage of oil (about 4%) that spontaneously emerges on the olive paste. After harvesting by affioramento , the oil is lightly filtered through a cotton cloth and finally bottled. The result is a full-bodied oil, in perfect harmony between fragrance and taste, made even more precious by the very limited calibration, precisely because of the special production process. Traditional olive growers who carry on traditional and natural methods of processing. To obtain products with a high organoleptic profile. In fact, the olives are pressed using stone mills. To preserve all its organoleptic characteristics and valuable substances with undisputed beneficial properties for our health, such as polyphenols, monounsaturated fatty acids and vitamin E. -Format: 250 ml bottle. 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: crystal green. Nose: medium to high fruitiness. On the palate: initial perception of spiciness with a mild note finish. 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: To be eaten mainly raw to appreciate its full-bodied texture and fruity taste with slightly spicy tones; try it on bread and legumes such as chickling peas or, again raw, on appetizers. Certifications: Lucan Oil I.G.P. Region: Basilicata.