Cilento

This extra virgin olive oil is named after Cilento, a coastal strip in the province of Salerno, located further south than the fabled Amalfi Coast. Olive groves are one of the main features of this coastal town. The olives used for Cilento oil come from Pisciottana, the oldest local varietal, and also Rotondella, Ogliarola or Uogliarola, Frantoio, Salella and Leccino olive varieties.

They must be picked before the end of December and pressed within two days of harvesting. Cilento is straw-yellow to green in color, with a maximum acidity of 0.70 percent. Cilento olive oil has a delicate yet pronounced fruity aroma and quite a pleasantly sharp and appetizing taste with hints of bitterness.