At Castello di Poppiano in the Montespertoli area of Chianti,south of Florence, Count Ferdinando Guicciardini, oversees the very limited production of extra virgin olive oil from his grove.
Poppiano Laudemio’s olives are hand harvested in early November at their perfect ripeness. They are pressed within 24 hours of picking, and never bottled in larger than ½ liter size.
Aroma: intensely fruity, reminding freshly pressed olives and recently cut grass.
Taste: faintly almonds with hint of artichoke. Assertive peppery round finish.
Olive varieties: Frantoio 100%.
Uses: Like the great majority of Central/North Italy tastier olive oils it pairs well with structured preparations and flavors. It is ideal with bitter salads of chicory, rucola, and general wild salads. It accompanies very well beans, or boiled scented vegetables like fennel. By and large, it is good with any grilled or boiled fish or meat, or even sautéed vegetables. Often, It's a good idea to use it cold sprinkled on preparations as finishing touch.
Square-edged glass Bottle 16.9 fl.oz.(500 ml) + Box, Made in Italy.