We produce 3 different qualities of e.v.o olive oil: Erta China, a DOP Chianti Classico, Solatio, monocultivar leccino, and Campo al Pozzo, monocultivar coratina

As per the list below, the 3 olive oils have different main organoleptyc characteristics and for this they can match both the taste of those who prefer a strong oil and those who like a sweeter one.

The differences can be appreciated in cooking, where it is possible to choose the quality more suitable for personal taste and for the different recepies.

All the 3 labels are organic with chemical proprieties at the top, as you can see in the analysis linked

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PODERE COGNO DOP Chianti Classico – ERTA CHINA

Balanced taste

Made with the olives of all Podere Cogno olive groves —mainly of Frantoio cultivar, with small percents of other local varieties.
Due to its excellent organoleptyc qualities and its typical Chianti characteristics, this special oil has obtained the  Chianti Classico DOP

Organic notes - Medium Fruity: balanced with slight green fresh sensation

Aftertaste - Artichoke, Green Olive, Walnut and Hazel-nut

Use - For every use; it maintains its digestibility and taste even after protracted cooking in traditional recipes

Suggested recipe - “scottiglia”, a typical Tuscan stew

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MONOCULTIVAR LECCINO - SOLATIO

Sweet taste

Only from the first harvest of the olives of Leccino cultivar in Cognino and Campo Grande Olive Groves.

Organic notes -  Light Fruity, predominance of  sweet-ripe sensations

Aftertaste -  Almond, Hazel-nut, Ripe Green Olive and Artichoke

Use - Due to its lightness, it is particularly recommended raw on Salad, Legumes, Boiled Vegetables, Fish and Cakes

Suggested recipe - apple pie

MONOCULTIVAR CORATINA – CAMPO AL POZZO

Strong taste

Produced in limited quantity and only in the best years with the olives of Coratina cultivar, harvested in the Pozzo and Campo Grande Alto olive groves.

Organic notes - High Fruity:  predominance of green fresh sensation, bitter  and pungent

Aftertaste - Fresh Grass, Green Olive and Artichoke

Use - Meats, Roasts and Bruschette

Suggested recipe - spelt soup