Castello di Meleto - Extra Virgin Olive Oil Organic - Tin - 500 ml

Castello di Meleto - In Gaiole in Chianti since 1256

The land of Castello di Meleto extend around the medieval town for about 2,470 acres: of these 300 are reserved for growing grapes. Sangiovese is the main varietal used in the production of the Chianti Classico DOCG. Other varietals planted in the '80s include Merlot and Cabernet, but since the late 90s there has been a process of replanting aimed at enhancing the traditional heritage of grapes in Tuscany, also introducing some white varieties such as Vermentino.

Castello di Meleto - Extra Virgin Olive Oil Organic

Our organic extra virgin olive oil comes from olives harvested by hand from about 1,600 century old olive trees surrounding Castello di Meleto. The olives are pressed the same day they are picked; this way we obtain the fruit and acidity of the oil just right, slightly spicy with excellent organoleptic and nutritional qualities.

Here in Chianti, at and altitude between 360 and 530 meters, the olives grow according to nature. We cultivate our trees using the polyconic vase growing system. The main cultivars are typical Tuscan: Frantoio, Moraiolo, Leccino and Pendolino, handpicked in early November.

From the producer to the consumer: you may purchase our organic extra virgin olive oil and have it delivered to your home in a short amount of time.

Data Sheet

Personality: "Nature...lly" Organic

Style: Distinctive , fruity and slightly spicy

Colour: Deep green and clear

Aroma: Typical of cultivars with an almond aftertaste

Palate: Medium fruity, perfectly sour and spicy

Serving Suggestions: Excellent for bruschetta and a condiment

Area of Production: Land surrounding the Castle Orchard

Altitude: 360 m to 530 s.l.m.

Surface Area of Olive Groves: 10 hectares

Plants in Production: Approximately 1,600

Cultivars: Frantoio, Moraiolo, Leccino and Pendolino

Media Production: 15/20 quintals of oil

Yield per Plant: 12 kg of olives

Average Yield in Oil: 12-15 %

Acidity: 0.17%

Pesticide Treatments: None

Fertilizer: Organic

Finishing: Harrowing for the burial of fertilizer and weed management

Training System: Jar polyconic

Harvest Time: Early November

Mode of Collection: Traditional hand-harvested

Type of Pressing: The olives are pressed the same day they are collected. In making crusher crushing plant in modern continuous cycle.