Oils and fats

Pretuziano delle Colline Teramane extra virgin olive oil

Pretuziano delle Colline Teramane PDO, a boldly bitter and peppery oil

Leccino, Frantoio and Dritta, together up to 75 per cent, with Tortiglione, Carboncella, Castiglionese and other minor local olives: the patchwork of Teramo's groves, tended since Roman times. Olives reach the mill within two days and are crushed at no more than 27 °C to keep their aromas.

• Yellow with green glints, medium fruity, with clear bitterness and pepper
• Acidity within 0.5, a panel score above 6.5 and more than 120 ppm of polyphenols
• A unique alphanumeric code on each pack makes every bottle traceable

How to enjoy it. It has the backbone for hearty pasta dishes and meat mains; begin with bruschetta and a light rub of red Sulmona garlic. Store it away from light at 14-18 °C and use it within six months of pressing.

Production areas

Abruzzo

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