Biancolilla Extra Virgin Olive Oil by Donnafugata

Biancolilla olive oil produced in Pantelleria - Donnafugata

The cultivation of olive trees in Sicily is thousands of years old. In Pantelleria, on terraced volcanic soils, from still productive centuries-old olive trees and young olive trees, Donnafugata produces the delicate Biancolilla oil. Biancolilla extra virgin olive oil is a superior quality olive oil cold-pressed, in a continuous cycle. A genuine condiment with a slightly fruity taste, which gives that extra touch to your dishes.

Name: Extra virgin olive oil

Cultivar: Biancolilla

Production Area: Pantelleria island

Harvest period: October, at the beginning of the ripening of the olives, when the accumulation of polyphenolic substances is maximum

Harvesting method: manual picking. The olives are harvested manually directly from plants grown on terraced volcanic soil, with pruning of the low branches towards the ground, to expose the smaller leaf surface to the winds

Extraction method: immediately after harvesting the olives are subjected to milling, via a continuous cycle cold extraction system which carries out the malaxing phase (mixing of the olive paste useful for separating the oil) in a controlled atmosphere, thus preserving its aromaticity at its best

Tasting notes: Biancolilla 2023 has a light structure, is delicate and extraordinarily elegant; the bouquet is characterized by a light fruitiness with hints of ribbed tomatoes, aromatic herbs, rosemary and thyme.

Recommended use: versatile oil for seasoning delicate dishes. It excels on fish, salads and in delicate preparations such as gourmet mayonnaise

Oil analytical data

Acidity: 0.18% oleic acid

Peroxides: 4.9 meq. O2/Kg oil

Total Polyphenols: 198 mg/Kg in gallic acid

Produced and bottled for Donnafugata Srl - Marsala (TP) in Marausa (TP) - Italy