Italy cannot be described in simple words. History, art, romance and exceptional gastronomy are just a few features of this world cultural heritage. Many have tried to reproduce the Italian cuisine, on all continents of the world, but they have only succeeded in placing shades of Italy on the dishes they have prepared.
Why? Because Italian cuisine does not just mean knowing the ingredients and strictly following the recipe. Italian cuisine means ingredients grown in the millennial soil, with the authentic aroma of eternal Italy. And what is the essence of all the dishes that fascinated the most refined connoisseurs, and carried them to every corner of this mythical country? None other but olive oil. Yes, the centrepiece of every Italian table is the olive oil. But not just any olive oil, but the best of all: L’Olivetum.
Apulia is one of the southern regions of Italy, famous for the longest coastline of the peninsula. History-rich, with beaches soaked by clear blue waters, Apulia has one more ace up its sleeve: Salento. In this rich region from the heel of the Italian boot, in the city of Lecce, is the hometown of L’Olivetum, the most representative olive oil in Italy. If you did not know, some of the finest olive oils originate here, in Apulia. This region is home for 50 to 60 million olive trees and produces around 40% of Italy’s olive oil.
So there is no wonder why L’Olivetum was created by a team of agronomists and professionals who focused on selecting small and medium-size producers of the highest quality olive oil so that they can export their products in the farthest corners of the world.
This is not to say that L’Olivetum was designed for the international tables only. It is an already established brand in Italy, where it is the number one choice of awarded chefs or merely top quality lovers, L’Olivetum aims to go beyond the borders of Italy to prove that this Made in Italy product, can turn any dish into a success. But the real mastermind beyond L’Olivetum today is the Oil Sommelier, Cristiana Di Filippo. This skilful expert is there every step of the way, to make sure that L’Olivetum rises to the highest standards, reassuring their clientele of the best quality from the agricultural production to direct distribution.
Cristiana goes on and describes some of the exceptional oils of L’Olivetum:
- “Fruttato Leggero” (light fruity) with delicate notes, ideal for fish dishes.
- “Fruttato Medio” (medium fruity) with vegetable and herbaceous scents, perfect for enhancing the taste of meat and vegetables in equal measure.
- “Biologico” (organic) with its accentuated aromatic notes that enhance the sweetest flavours.
- “Fonte di Vitamina E” (source of E vitamin), an Apulian blend full of polyphenols, already known for their antioxidant properties, and that in 2019 was the flagship product of a company already firmly consolidated in the world of Michelin stars.
The Company prides itself with fruitful collaborations with awarded Chefs who do not even find themselves having to choose what product to use. L’Olivetum is the logical choice, the guarantee of the continuity of their success. One of the first to believe in the L’Olivetum vision was Ivan Scrimitore, Executive Chef of Fugu restaurant, promoter of fusion cuisine in Salento. L’Olivetum’s mission is ultimately to share with the international world a unique experience in terms of smell and taste while promoting Salento’s high-quality products.
L’Olivetum is not only a renowned brand of excellence. We know that becoming a leader in the trade of the best products of Apulian origin, it is an investment in the territory and in its greatest strength, the people.
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by Claudia Ciclovan