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Tuscany travel resources:Tuscany Olive oil
In the Chianti’s region it is produced not only the wine but also an excellent olive oil, to which has been recognized by the European community in November of 2000 the denomination of protected origin Dop. The harvest is made from the plant with mechanical means and also manually, then the olives must be washed and ground. This can be done both with the traditional eng/system of squeezing with grindstones and with continuous cycle, using machines which allow working with temperatures until 28°C. Materials of stainless steel are used for the conservation. The obtained oil has a maximum acidity of 0.5%, the colour is an intense green or a green with golden shadings and it has a fruity aroma.
Its value is entrusted to the Consortium of protection of the DOP extra virgin olive oil Classic Chianti with centre in Sant’Andrea in percussina.