Nettaribleo D.O.P. BIO - Agrestis
Nettaribleo Extra Virgin Olive Oil by Agrestis represents one of the highest expressions of contemporary Sicilian olive growing. This product originates in the unique geographical setting of the Iblei Mountains, where the Tonda Iblea cultivar finds its ideal habitat at altitudes ranging from eight hundred to nine hundred metres. The dual certification, D.O.P. Monti Iblei and Organic, guarantees consumers not only protected geographical origin and compliance with strict production regulations, but also the complete absence of synthetic chemical substances, favouring the natural fertility of the soil and the balance of the mountain ecosystem of Buccheri.
The harvesting stage is a crucial moment that defines the structure of Nettaribleo. The olives are harvested by hand or with mechanical harvesting aids during veraison, when the fruit expresses its maximum concentration of aromatic compounds and natural antioxidants. Transport to the company olive mill takes place within a very short time to prevent fermentation processes. Here, the olives undergo cold extraction, a mechanical process carried out at temperatures strictly below twenty-seven degrees Celsius. This technique makes it possible to extract the oil while preserving its content of polyphenols and vitamins, which make it a food of exceptional nutritional and organoleptic value.
On the nose, the oil opens with an intense green fruity aroma dominated by the characteristic scent of tomato leaf, accompanied by nuances of artichoke and freshly cut grass. On the palate, Nettaribleo confirms its complexity with a harmonious entry, where bitterness and spiciness are perfectly balanced and persistent, a sign of the freshness of the raw material. The oil is stored in stainless steel tanks under nitrogen, a fundamental technical measure for protecting it from oxidation and preserving its sensory properties until bottling in dark glass.
This oil is an extraordinary expression of fine cuisine. It is best enjoyed raw, allowing its full aromatic bouquet to unfold over structured dishes such as legume soups, grilled red meats or simple slices of durum wheat bread. Full supply-chain transparency is ensured through registration in the SIAN systems, providing complete traceability from the individual olive grove to the bottle. Choosing Nettaribleo Agrestis means embracing a project dedicated to safeguarding the Sicilian territory, bringing to the table a noble condiment that has received the highest international awards, symbolising an Italy that combines agricultural tradition with technological innovation.
