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L'Oro Della Bella 



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The Azienda Agricola Palagano farm is located in the countryside of Rignano Garganico (in the Foggia Province) in the middle of the National Gargano Park and spans 60 hectares.
The propriety is settled nearby the Gargano’s headland on a hilly area which altitude change from 50 to 300 meters above sea level. The lands of the farm are the typical ones of the Gargano characterized by slopes with olive trees, pastures of grass and the Mediterranean maquis.
The centre of the farm is a large historic fortified manor farm of the 18th century, that is an example of rural architecture. The manor farm has a wonderful view and is surrounded by the ancient olive trees of Chiusa della Bella.
The farm is specialized in olive growing and animal husbandry according to the strictest organic farming methods.
The farm not only produce extra virgin olive oil but also a local cheese Caciocavallo podolico, which has permitted the farm to be presided over by Slowfood, a famous national organization that protect the ancient national wine and food heritage.

 
Year of foundation
1854
 
Yearly average production of the oil described in this guide (litres)
15,000
 
Organoleptic profile
Its light and complex fruitiness evokes clear notes of almond and lemon. Its flavour is elegant with light and harmonious bitterness and spiciness.

 
Recommended gastronomic uses
Its characteristics are best appreciated uncooked on fish, white meats and salads.

 
Natural antioxidant content

 
Number of olive trees
5,000
 
Olive varieties
Ogliarola Garganica (80%)
Peranzana (10%)
Coratina (10%)

 
Production system
Hand picking. Milling within the same day of the picking with a continuous-cycle facility.
Cold extraction using exclusively mechanical processes.

 
 
Product portfolio
Cheese Caciocavallo podolico

 
Awards and achievements
2006:
  • Participation of Palagano extra virgin olive oil at 2nd edition of Park Life in Rome

Included in the following guides:

  • Guida agli Extravergini, published by Slow Food
  • Guida agli Oli Extravergini di Oliva di Puglia, published by Tirsomedia
  • Archivio Produttori, written by Beppe Bigazzi.

 
Certificates
Pdo Dauno Gargano

 
Current export markets
France
Germany


 
Contacts
Gianfranco Tonti (Legal Representative)

 
Languages
English
French


 
 

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