This extra virgin olive oil is produced within the entire region of Molise and obtained from the Aurina, Gentile di Larino, Oliva Nera di Colletorto and Leccino olive varieties, which must make up at least 80% of the groves, individually or combined.
Other local cultivars such as Paesana Bianca, Sperone di Gallo, Olivastro and Rosciola may also be present, up to 20% of the groves. Molise oil is yellow to green, it has a light to mild fruity aroma and a taste with pronounced bitterness and piquancy.