Tuscia PDO extra virgin olive oil

The [b]Tuscia[/b] Protected Designation of Origin extra virgin olive oil received European recognition in 2005.
Olive cultivation in the territories of the Tuscia PDO dates back at least to the 6th century BC, as evidenced by numerous archaeological finds, such as olive stones and paintings found inside Etruscan tombs.

[b]Production area:[/b] the production and processing area for olives of the “Tuscia” PDO covers the territory of the province of Viterbo suited to achieving the qualitative characteristics required by the relevant specification, namely the following municipalities: Acquapendente, Bagnoregio, Barbarano Romano, Bassano in Teverina, Bassano Romano, Blera, Bolsena, Bomarzo, Calcata, Canepina, Capodimonte, Capranica, Caprarola, Carbognano, Castel S. Elia, Castiglione in Teverina, Celleno, Civita Castellana, Civitella d’Agliano, Corchiano, Fabrica di Roma, Faleria, Gallese, Gradoli, Graffignano, Grotte di Castro, Latera, Lubriano, Marta, Montalto di Castro (part), Montefiascone, Monteromano, Nepi, Oriolo Romano, Orte, Piansano, Proceno, Ronciglione, S. Lorenzo Nuovo, Soriano nel Cimino, Sutri, Tarquinia, Tuscania (part), Valentano, Vallerano, Vasanello, Vejano, Vetralla, Vignanello, Villa S. Giovanni in Tuscia, Viterbo, Vitorchiano.

[b]Cultivars[/b]: “Tuscia” PDO oil must be produced from olives of the Frantoio, Caninese and Leccino varieties, present at at least 90%, singly or jointly, in the individual groves. Other varieties may be present in the groves up to a maximum of 10%.

[b]Organoleptic profile[/b] [b]colour[/b]: emerald green with golden reflections;
[b]smell[/b]: fruity, reminiscent of healthy, fresh fruit, picked at the optimal stage of ripeness;
[b]taste[/b]: medium fruity with a balanced bitter and pungent aftertaste;

Tuscia PDO is a versatile, harmonious oil that pairs very well with many dishes of Italian cuisine.

[url=https://www.politicheagricole.it/flex/cm/pages/ServeAttachment.php/L/IT/D/f%252F3%252F9%252FD.14d51150200fbeb8acbf/P/BLOB%3AID%3D3342/E/pdf] [b]Tuscia PDO Oil production specification[/b] [/url]