Item No.
00711950054NV
Il Poggione Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Il Poggione Extra Virgin Olive Oil
$29.99
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Varietal
Olive Oil
Region
Tuscany
Sub-Appellation
Tuscany
Alcohol
0.0%
Overview
Since 1890 the Franceschi family has been setting the standard of excellence for Brunello in Montalcino. In its fifth generation, Il Poggione is known not only for outstanding Brunello, Rosso, and Rosato, but also for its focus on the environment and sustainability in the region.
Aging
Process: Cold pressing in a continuous disc oil press.
Fermentation
In October and November, the olives are harvested by hand and then pressed in the farm's own olive press within few hours from the harvest.The olive oil is cold-pressed by continuous extraction in order to avoid any risk of external contamination and to ensure that all the nutrients and typical aromas and flavours of the olive oil are kept intact.
Tasting Notes
Style
Spicy, Complex
Aroma
Intensely fruity on the nose, with aromas of olives and artichokes.
Taste
Spicy on the palate, with a hint of bitterness.