Local olives, controlled extraction, pure cellulose filtering and storage under nitrogen.
For us at Contrada Ingegnoso, the Guaranteed quality seal is more than just a symbol: it stands for our commitment to bringing the quality and unique taste of freshly extracted oil to your table!
What makes our oil unique is the attention to detail at every stage of its production, from the raw material through processing to storage, an essential and precious stage for preserving its flavour, aromas and fragrance.
Olive oil is nothing more than a fruit juice, obtained by pressing the fruit of the olive tree. That is why it is essential for us to rely on a local farm that not only knows the native varieties but also knows how to make the most of them, supplying us with only the best that nature can give. This is the first step in guaranteeing an oil of superior quality.
The freshly picked olives are kept in vented crates so that air can circulate, and milled within 10 hours to prevent unwanted fermentation and keep the oil’s acidity low. The local mill we rely on has a modern continuous-cycle system in which controlling the extraction temperatures lets us bring out the personality of our oil in its aromas and flavours. The two-phase decanter separates the oil from the other components of the olive paste, ensuring a product that keeps its polyphenols.
The freshly extracted oil is filtered straight away through a system of pure cellulose panels that holds back impurities, making it clear and preventing any changes to the oil caused by fermentation. Every stage counts in making an excellent oil!
The oil is stored in our stainless steel tanks, under nitrogen and at a constant, controlled temperature, to preserve all its organoleptic properties.
This stage is essential so as not to waste all the work done up to this point, which is needed to obtain an excellent product! Even the best of oils, if stored incorrectly, is bound to lose its qualities.
Quality is our top priority. Before our oil reaches your table, we carry out rigorous laboratory analyses:
Besides establishing the commercial classification of our oil as “extra virgin olive oil”, these analyses give us its fingerprint, made up of its chemical indices and its sensory profile, which is the result of the panel test.
Quality and sustainability are our priorities.
In the field: we use pheromone traps to monitor the presence of the olive fly, so that we act only where needed and at the right time! Our olives are processed at a plant that extracts a biofuel with a high calorific value from the pomace, a by-product of pressing olives: “nocciolino”, made from the crushed olive stones. For our shipments we also pack our products in eco-friendly materials, helping to make the world greener.
Choosing Contrada Ingegnoso means choosing not only a high-quality extra virgin olive oil, but also an authentic culinary experience that values tradition and freshness.
Thank you for being part of our story and for enjoying Guaranteed quality in every drop.
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