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Collina di Brindisi DOP

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Collina di Brindisi DOP (Adda Editore) Collina di Brindisi oil has a maximum acidity of 0.80%, the taste is mild, slightly fruity while the flavour is stronger, the colour is rich golden yellow with some greenish nuances. The olive tree has been in the region since time immemorial, as proven by some centuries-old olive groves in Fasano and Ostuni, its most common cultivars, Ogliarola and Chiarita, dating back to Roman times. It is very popular because of its strong rustic character.
The quality is excellent and the taste is mildly bitter and spicy.
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contacts

Protection Mark: Protected Designation of Origin
Available in following towns: Carovigno (BR) - Ceglie Messapica (BR) - Cisternino (BR) - Fasano (BR) - Ostuni (BR) - San Michele Salentino (BR) - San Vito dei Normanni (BR) - Villa Castelli (BR)

characteristics

Matches - How to consume it:

Its taste is such that it can be used on any dish, from meat to fish dishes, vegetables, or even to make traditional cakes.

How to recognize it:

The label states "Collina di Brindisi" DOP (Protected Designation of Origin) and the year of the olive crop from which the oil has been produced.

When to find it:

All year round



Sources: By the editorial staff
Updated on: 14/07/2010