Tonda Iblea Donnafugata Oil

What are the characteristics of Tonda Iblea Donnafugata?

The Tonda Iblea cultivar grows mainly in the south-eastern area of Sicily. This area enjoys good temperature variations and a generally mild climate. The diffusion of this type of tree is represented by the provinces of Messina, Catania and Syracuse, also recorded in the Trapani and Agrigento areas.

The harvest takes place at the beginning of the veraison of the olives, when the accumulation of polyphenolic substances is at its maximum, usually carried out in October. The plant is harvested manually using olive harvesters.

Milling immediately after harvesting, using 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, allowing the aromatic components to be best preserved. The oil produced is of particular value because it is characterized by very low acidity and a high content of polyphenols.

CULTIVAR: Tonda Iblea

NAME: Extra virgin olive oil

PRODUCTION AREA: Tenuta di Vittoria, locality of Acate

EXTRACTION METHOD: Cold, immediately after harvesting, to better preserve the aromatic components

COLOR: Bright gold green

NOSE: Intense fruity with hints of green tomato followed by notes of fresh aromatic herbs, artichoke and freshly mown grass

TASTE: Intense fruity, balance between bitter and spicy. Full-bodied, enveloping, harmonious

PAIRING: Perfect on many dishes. Excellent on boiled and grilled vegetables and meats, it brings out the best in Mediterranean cuisine

ANALYTICAL DATA: Acidity 0.15% in oleic acid; peroxides 4.9meq O2/Kg expressed as oxygen; total polyphenols 288 mg/kg in acid

caffeic.