Stiffonte olive oil is a monocultivar made from local Corregiolo olives. Harvested mechanically in mid-October and milled within twelve hours of harvesting, they produce a pure, intensely fruity oil whose balanced taste of green olives corresponds with fresh vegetable notes, in which thistle, artichoke and fresh almond contrast pleasantly with the well-balanced bitterness and spiciness on the finish.

Not far from Bologna, in the picturesque hills of Emilia Romagna, lie the buildings and estates of Palazzo di Varignana, in the center of which lies Villa Bentivoglio, a summer residence from the early 18th century. It is surrounded by a series of carefully renovated historical buildings that have been put back into active use. Since 2015, there has also been an agricultural estate there, which now cultivates more than 500 hectares of land. Historic, indigenous olive varieties are cultivated on around 200 hectares, the fruit of which is processed in the traditional way into recognized and award-winning olive oils. A further 50 hectares are used for viticulture and the estate also has a vegetable garden and large orchards. The fruit for delicious fruit spreads comes from the latter.

Sales description:

Extra virgin olive oil

Ingredients:

1st grade - obtained directly from olives using only mechanical processes.

Storage and preparation instructions:

Store away from light and heat.

Origin / provenance:

Italy

Responsible food business operator:

Agrivar di Palazzo di Varignana Soc. Agr. S.r.l. Via Ca Masino n. 1091 40024 Varignana Castel San Pietro Terme (BO) Italy