The tradition of olive growing in the province of Taranto goes back 8.000 years. Historical evidence shows that by the 2nd millennium BCE, in the transition from the Middle to the Late Bronze Age, the ancient tribe of Messapii, who settled in the Apulia region, had already had the necessary skills for producing oil. Taranto’s National Archeological Museum exhibits many artefacts, including remains of ancient oil mills and olive crates dating back to this time.
With such a long history, Terre Tarentine extra virgin olive oil has always been produced here in the western Taranto province, an area with perfect microclimate for the cultivation of olives right there in Le Murge Tarantine hills range. Terre Tarentine is a high-quality olive oil with the 80% obtained from the varieties of Leccino, Coratina and Ogliarola and Frantoio. It has a yellow to green color, and a fruity taste with a medium spicy sensation on the palate.
This oil is excellent for drizzling over pasta and vegetable dishes, but can also work well with meat and fish.
