Single-Variety ORTICE – Early Harvest

Production Area: Sannio Beneventano
Production Location: Cerreto Sannita
Olive Cultivar: 100% Ortice
Ripening Stage: Maximum superficial color change, with the pulp still green.
Extraction Method: Cold extraction using a Pieralisi two-phase continuous cycle.
Color: Yellow with distinct deep green reflections, slightly veiled.
Filtration: None
Fruitiness: Medium-Intense
Aromatic Notes: Lightly ripened olive, unripe apple, wild and balsamic herbs.
Flavor: Pronounced herbal and balsamic notes on the palate, excellent balance between sweetness and astringency, with distinct and persistent bitterness and spiciness in perfect harmony.
Recommended Pairings: Best enjoyed raw over grilled meats and shellfish, smoked salmon, and herring. Ideal as a finishing touch for legume and fish soups. Particularly interesting when paired with semi-aged goat cheeses.