Premium Sicilian Extra Virgin Olive Oil

For more than a century, the Cutrera family has been dedicated to the cultivation of olive trees and the production of extra virgin olive oil, a profession they have carried out for decades with the passion and love that binds them to their land. The origins of the company date back to 1906, when the Cutrera family was already engaged in the cultivation and care of olive trees in Chiaramonte Gulfi, a small village in the south-eastern part of Sicily. Giovanni Cutrera, the head of the family, founded the first oil mill in 1979, with the help of his wife Maria, after growing up working in an old mill with millstones and mules and presses.

Over the years, Giovanni's children - Maria, Giusy, and Salvatore - have joined their father in the company. In 1999, an important year for the future of Frantoi Cutrera, Giovanni, with the encouragement of the whole family, decided to open a second mill. The family and the local producers were aware of the quality of the oil produced in the Iblei Mountains, so they decided to find a way to market it beyond the local market, a gamble that has paid off.

Since 2000, Cutrera has been managed by Maria, Giusy, and Salvatore with their spouses, and for some years now, the third generation has also begun to join the management of the family business. Looking ahead to the future, never forgetting the past, a good mix of tradition and innovation, this is the mission that has allowed the family to obtain the important results achieved.

Even if the management of the company is in the hands of their three children, Giovanni and Maria have left a precious legacy made up of principles, values, and knowledge that each of the members of the company puts into practice in every action that is carried out on a daily basis. Frantoi Cutrera currently has two plants with three extraction lines, a testament to the family's dedication and growth.

Selezione Cutrera Extra Virgin Olive Oil is a top-quality multicultivar Sicilian EVOO obtained using five different top-quality varieties of olives, Moresca, Biancolilla, Nocellara, Cerasuola, and Tonda Iblea, all grown and harvested from young olive tree groves overlooking the Mediterranean sea, which is considered the best area in Sicily for the production of premium quality olive oil. The olives are harvested by hand at the beginning of November until the end of the season and are cold extracted to create an exceptional, medium-bodied, extra virgin olive oil.

To the eye, Selezione Cutrera presents an intense green color with golden reflections. The flavor is intense and rich, with notes of artichokes and oregano. The aroma is medium fruity, with predominant notes of artichokes, freshly mown grass, green almonds, and ripe tomatoes. The result is a perfect bitter-spicy balance which creates a fabulous harmony on the palate and will instantly transport you to Sicily.

Selezione Cutrera EVOO makes a superb complement to almost any dish, but is especially great for marinated fish, mushrooms, salads, soups, and grilled red meats. It is also ideal for cooking Mediterranean recipes. With more than 350 awards to their name, Frantoi Cutrera is the most awarded olive oil producer in Italy and was awarded the prize for best "Oil Mill Of The Year 2022" by the Gambero Rosso Guide.

Weight: 16.9 Fl oz (500ml) - Pack of 1 Product of Sicily, Italy

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