Events

October 25th -- ALL DAY

Amici Oil

by Carolyn Adair

The olive grove, 20 miles south of Florence up the valley of the Arno, was purchased in 1997. These ancient trees were abandoned so we cleaned, pruned, fed and picked and after three years of care they were back into production. Along with other farmers on our hillside, we take freshly picked olives to the frantoio (processing plant) nearby to make oil. The olives are cleaned and milled and pressed. The oil is then filtered, bottled, sealed and labeled and shipped to me. Since I am farmer, picker, pruner, labeler, importer and marketer, I know this oil has been properly grown, processed and handled. This oil, which is a labor of love, was grown and produced with the help of some good Italian amici (friends). it is completely free of chemicals, insecticides, preservatives and any filler oils from outside the region. It is simply 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil, estate grown and bottled in Tuscany.