The Tuscia DOP extra virgin olive oil is a protected designation of origin product that is born in a precise area of Lazio: the province of Viterbo. Here, the environmental conditions, the variety of the olives and the processing method make it possible to obtain a recognisable oil, with constant and certified characteristics.
Those looking for a quality oil find in Tuscia DOP a guarantee in terms of traceability, selection of raw materials and compliance with the specifications. The entire process – from harvest to processing – is subject to precise controls that protect not only consumers, but also the work of the local olive growers.
The OP LATIUM supply chain: a presence on the territory and attention to the process
OP LATIUM is an Organisation of Olive Producers active in the Lazio area, committed to enhancing extra virgin olive oil and to supporting its member businesses. Within the production network, an important role is played by the Vetralla and Tuscania facilities, two points of reference for the processing of olives and the packaging of the oil.
The Vetralla facility (Frantoio Cesare Battisti) is located in an area strongly tied to the cultivation of the olive tree. Here several activities of the supply chain are concentrated, from technical support to the olive growers all the way to milling and bottling. The facility ensures fast processing times, essential to keep the properties of the olives intact.
The Tuscania facility, also located in the heart of the Tuscia DOP area, completes the processing system with modern and certified plants. Attention to quality control is an essential part of the daily work, together with traceability and the reduction of waste.
What sets Tuscia DOP oil apart
The Tuscia DOP extra virgin olive oil is obtained mainly from three varieties: Caninese, Frantoio and Leccino. The prevalence of the Caninese, a native variety, gives the product a balance between bitter and pungent and good stability over time.
From a nutritional standpoint, Tuscia DOP oil is a natural source of polyphenols, monounsaturated fatty acids and vitamin E. Elements that make it suitable for a varied and balanced diet.
A product to get to know, not only to buy
Talking about oil also means talking about culture, landscape and agriculture. Tuscia DOP oil represents all of this, but above all it is the fruit of an agricultural system that continues to invest in quality and sustainability. You can read more about our sustainable oil.
OP LATIUM promotes training, technical assistance and enhancement activities to make the product known not only as a consumer good, but as the concrete result of a territory and of the shared work of many people.
Choosing a Tuscia DOP extra virgin olive oil means getting closer to a transparent supply chain, followed at every stage. The Vetralla and Tuscania facilities are an active part of this journey, at the service of olive growers and consumers. Getting to know better how this oil is made can help to make more informed choices, at the table and beyond.
