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Over 2000 years ago, despite their relative primitiveness, the Etruscans had learned about the unique properties of the soil and together with the Tuscan climate how to intensively cultivate the olive groves and vineyards.
After the Roman conquest cultivation fell into disuse and only resumed after many centuries thanks to the work of the Drs cultivating the olive groves. This was done by recuperating arable areas where there were woodlands before. The baracco family long seeks the pleasure to disclose the imcomparable features E
xtra Virgin Olive IGP Oil (Protected Geographical Indication).
Thanks to the climatic and environmental conditions of the Maremma, the varieties and traditional ways of cultivating olive trees, handpicking the fruit to the right degree of ripeness and careful cold pressing, determine the
harminous taste with characteristic
"fruity" fragrance in which stands out the hint of artichoke, cardomon, the scent of freshly cut grass, almond mixed with a bitter and spicy taste with a green and intense gold straw colour.
Unique with a strong personality, perfect for the more traditional recipes but also for the simpler ones such as bruscetta with tomato and basil and those dishes more innovative.
All these features mixed with passion and diligence have allowed us to build a flagship product at our farm "Le Melie di Cavallini". An
Extra Virgin Olive IGP Oil unrivalled "Idi in October" in accordance with the Roman calendar is held on the 15th October every year.
With this label the Baracco family wants to ensure it's loyal customers and friends that the olives are both harvested and pressed by that date to ensure to the most interested properties that the Tuscan IGP oil can give it's many admirers.