Superior category olive oil obtained directly from olives and solely through mechanical processes. La Contarina is a small but prestigious oil mill located in an ancient stone farmhouse present since the 1700s, on the Veronese hills bordering the Valle di Mezzane and the Valle di Illasi. The Valle di Mezzane, in particular, is a particularly unique climatic treasure and ideal for the production of EVO oil. A substrate of marl and sandstones, unspoiled nature, the absence of any invasive urban settlement, a closed valley shape that maintains temperatures always controlled throughout the year with excellent temperature fluctuations especially during the fruit maturation period. DOP Valpolicella Slow Food Extra Virgin Oil: characteristics. This EVO DOP Veneto Valpolicella Slow Food oil is an exciting oil. It presents itself with an emerald green color, a medium fruity aroma, with a pleasant sensation of green grass and tomato leaf. The harmonious flavor, very balanced, complex, reminiscent of aromatic herbs and wild arugula, bittersweet herbs and field flowers, such as dandelion or hawthorn. Spicy and persistent in the fruity notes, it leaves a pleasant sensation of freshness and cleanliness in the mouth, accompanied by an elegant harmony of flavors. Cultivar: Grignano, Favarol/Perlarol, Leccino, and Trepp. Awards and recognitions: 3 Green Leaves Gambero Rosso from 2016 to 2023, Gold Medal from the Valpolicella Consortium as best Oil 2017, 2nd place at the International Aipo Silver Competition, Recognized since 2020 as Slow Food Presidi, Great Slow Oil 2019.
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Superior category olive oil obtained directly from olives and solely through mechanical processes. La Contarina is a small but prestigious oil mill located in an ancient stone farmhouse present since the 1700s, on the Veronese hills bordering the Valle di Mezzane and the Valle di Illasi. The Valle di Mezzane, in particular, is a particularly unique climatic treasure and ideal for the production of EVO oil. A substrate of marl and sandstones, unspoiled nature, the absence of any invasive urban settlement, a closed valley shape that maintains temperatures always controlled throughout the year with excellent temperature fluctuations especially during the fruit maturation period. DOP Valpolicella Slow Food Extra Virgin Oil: characteristics. This EVO DOP Veneto Valpolicella Slow Food oil is an exciting oil. It presents itself with an emerald green color, a medium fruity aroma, with a pleasant sensation of green grass and tomato leaf. The harmonious flavor, very balanced, complex, reminiscent of aromatic herbs and wild arugula, bittersweet herbs and field flowers, such as dandelion or hawthorn. Spicy and persistent in the fruity notes, it leaves a pleasant sensation of freshness and cleanliness in the mouth, accompanied by an elegant harmony of flavors. Cultivar: Grignano, Favarol/Perlarol, Leccino, and Trepp. Awards and recognitions: 3 Green Leaves Gambero Rosso from 2016 to 2023, Gold Medal from the Valpolicella Consortium as best Oil 2017, 2nd place at the International Aipo Silver Competition, Recognized since 2020 as Slow Food Presidi, Great Slow Oil 2019.
