Sicily
In Chiaramonte Gulfi, exceptional quality olive oil is produced: golden yellow, it carries a thrill of green sensations. Flavorful, full-bodied, with minimal acidity. I consider it the best in Sicily.
The Iblei Mountains
The many varieties of olives are a sign of a tradition that dates back a long time.
A unique mix of white rocks, monumental carob and ancient olive trees, almond trees, river valleys, the Baroque of cities, and the essential style of rural farmhouses.
Saracen millenary trees
Silent witnesses of the passage of history, epochs, and civilizations in our territory are the extraordinary "Saracen Olive Trees," millennial trees characterized by large trunks intertwining with each other.
A small Baroque jewel built on a hill in the heart of the Iblei Mountains, on one side it is protected by a large forest, while on the other it slopes down to the valleys, offering a breathtaking view of the countryside covered with olive trees that stretch all the way to the sea.
Our olive varieties
Sicily has always been one of the most suitable regions for olive cultivation and oil production. It boasts a rich and diverse native olive variety heritage, with each cultivar presenting its own unique characteristics in terms of productivity and sensory profile. Some cultivars have delicate profiles, while others are more intense, but they all share a common thread: powerful fruity, fresh, herbaceous, and clean aromas.
The queen of the Chiaramonte Gulfi region is undoubtedly the Tonda Iblea. It is an indigenous variety that thrives in high-altitude positions, and its tree has a slender trunk and a dense, silver-colored foliage. Its olives are delicate and yield a relatively low oil percentage (8-10%), characterized by highly intense fruity aromas on the nose, with hints of tomato leaf and grass. Traditional cultivation in non-uniform soils and often centuries-old trees necessitates manual harvesting, which allows for the selection of the best fruits while preserving the integrity of the tree.
This indigenous variety is mainly spread in Western Sicily, where it serves a dual purpose as a table olive and an oil olive. It features a round shape, medium size, and firm and aromatic flesh. The oil obtained from it is green with golden reflections and exhibits moderately intense aromas of olive, artichoke, and freshly cut grass. In the mouth, it is smooth and fluid, with a balanced bitterness and spiciness.
Among the Sicilian olive varieties, Biancolilla is undoubtedly the most delicate one. As the name suggests, Biancolilla olives have a pale green color with lilac nuances, hinting at the delicacy of the resulting oil. The oil itself is golden yellow with greenish reflections and exhibits fruity aromas with hints of green almond, tomato, and other vegetal notes. On the palate, it is smooth and well-balanced, with harmonious hints of spiciness and notes reminiscent of celery and almond in the finish.
The queen of the Chiaramonte Gulfi region is undoubtedly the Tonda Iblea. It is an indigenous variety that thrives in high-altitude positions, and its tree has a slender trunk and a dense, silver-colored foliage. Its olives are delicate and yield a relatively low oil percentage (8-10%), characterized by highly intense fruity aromas on the nose, with hints of tomato leaf and grass. Traditional cultivation in non-uniform soils and often centuries-old trees necessitates manual harvesting, which allows for the selection of the best fruits while preserving the integrity of the tree.
This indigenous variety is mainly spread in Western Sicily, where it serves a dual purpose as a table olive and an oil olive. It features a round shape, medium size, and firm and aromatic flesh. The oil obtained from it is green with golden reflections and exhibits moderately intense aromas of olive, artichoke, and freshly cut grass. In the mouth, it is smooth and fluid, with a balanced bitterness and spiciness.
Among the Sicilian olive varieties, Biancolilla is undoubtedly the most delicate one. As the name suggests, Biancolilla olives have a pale green color with lilac nuances, hinting at the delicacy of the resulting oil. The oil itself is golden yellow with greenish reflections and exhibits fruity aromas with hints of green almond, tomato, and other vegetal notes. On the palate, it is smooth and well-balanced, with harmonious hints of spiciness and notes reminiscent of celery and almond in the finish.
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