Superior Extra Virgin Olive Oil .... with History
Boville Ernica, Lazio,
Italy
In the heart of
the Ciociaria, lays the medieval hill village of Boville Ernica.
Dating back to pre- Roman times, Boville Ernica has a rich artistic and cultural
history (cfr.: Il Simbolo), set in surroundings of natural beauty.
The area is
characterized by olive grove covered hills, poetically described as ‘waves on a
stormy sea’.
Historical
records show that the Liberati family has been present in Boville Ernica since
the late 16th Century, active in all areas of agriculture, from
farming to olive oil production. Olive oil has been produced by the Liberati
family ever since, receiving acknowledgments and recognitions, for its smooth, clean taste and
organic qualities as far back as the 1700’s.
Today, the production of olive oil comes from 10
hectares of rocky orchards with olive trees passing the century
of age.
The historical methods of cultivating the olives and cold press production of the oil are still used; the organic olives are milled in the winter, with the first stage of the pressing still being carried out on a stone mill.
The historical methods of cultivating the olives and cold press production of the oil are still used; the organic olives are milled in the winter, with the first stage of the pressing still being carried out on a stone mill.
Tradition meets 21st Century standards, as these original processes
are refined by integrating and adhering to the Organic Food Regulations*, (European Community on
Agriculture) to create a high quality, organic, extra
virgin olive oil that reflects the ancient sun drenched territory it originates
from.
(* Yearly tests are carried out by the ICM ‘Instituto di Controllo
Mediterraneo’ on the
soil and trees to ensure the olive oil is an organic product)
The pressed oil
is decanted and stored in the cellar located within the ancient family
house, which still holds the old family mill.
Liberati Olive
Oil has extremely low levels of acidity, which allow for the definition of
“Superior Extra Virgin” to be applied.
The Oil, which is produced in small batches and
available via direct distribution only, has a rich smooth flavour which can be
used to enhance salads and a variety of meat, fish and vegetable dishes. It
also maintains its qualities at higher temperatures and so can be used for
roasting and frying too.
We hope you enjoy the tastes of this unique superior extra virgin olive oil!
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The product is distributed in the US by AllGourmet.org and it will be presented at the Winter Fancy Food Show (booth 3631) at the Mosconi Convention Center in San Francisco, CA from January 15th 2012 for 3 days.
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For
further information on the Liberati Family Extra Virgin Olive Oil, please contact us at the following mail: famliberati@libero.it
