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"Olio Extravergine"
Castello di Poppiano
 
The Extravirgin Olive Oil of Castello di Poppiano derives from olives harvested from November to December in all the olive groves of the estate. It is a typical Tuscan Olive Oil.
 
Olive Groves :  Olivete dell'Olmo, Macine, Casetta, Fabiole
Elevation - Exposure :  250-290 m (820-950ft) a.s.l. -South/ South-east
Soil :  Locally called ''Alberese'', medium textured soil deriving from calcareous conglomerates intermixed with clay, well drained.
Plants per hectare :  220-550 olive trees
Olive Varietals  :  Frantoio 80%, Moraiolo 15%, Leccino e Pendolino 5%
Production per hectare :  6 quintals (1 kg/plant) - 0.6 tons/na (0.25 tons/acre , 30 fl.oz/.plant)
Harvest :  Handmade in November - December.
Processing :  Immediate processing after harvesting (within 24 hours), pressing at strictly controlled cool temperature, 26-27°C (79- 81°F).
Yield in Olive Oil :  15-18% (ratio between the weight of oil and that of the olives).
Conservation :  In steel vats
Tasting :  Colour: Green.
Nose: Fruity and floral aroma of ripe olive.
Taste: Dry almonds with a smooth flavour of ripe olive balanced by a pleasant neat spicy slightly bitter aftertaste.
Annual Production :  30.000 bottles
Harvest on release :  2005
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Conte Ferdinando Guicciardini c/o Castello di Poppiano
50025 Montespertoli (Firenze) Italy
Tel: +39-055.82315 - Fax: +39-055.82368
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