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Planeta 

PDO Val di Mazara  



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For generations, the Planeta family has been engaged in different farming activities, originally in the Sambuca di Sicilia and Menfi areas in the Agrigento province, but today even in different parts of South-Eastern Sicily.
Along with their wine, star of the Planeta family’s work and life since 1985, oil is currently also a part of their core business.
The farm is located on top of a large hill that leans out towards the sea, once wholly covered by Mediterranean maquis and wheat. The side that looks out onto the sea has remained untouched, and is a beautiful natural spot, while the rest of the hill has been turned into 80 hectares of olive groves where, in 2003, a modern oil mill was also built. The whole productive cycle is handled within the farm. Since 2006, their oil has become PDO Val di Mazara.
 
 

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Year of foundation
1995
 
Yearly average production of the oil described in this guide (litres)
62,100
 
Organoleptic profile
Its scent asserts itself firmly green with clear notes of tomato and hints of cardoon and artichoke. Bitterness and spiciness are perfectly harmonious and lightly persistent.
 
Recommended gastronomic uses
Excellent to add flavour to main courses of pasta or rice, although its taste can be easily enjoyed on a simple slice of warm bread. Perfect for grilled meats, beef tartare and salads. Good for frying vegetables, such as courgettes and eggplant.

 
Natural antioxidant content

 
Number of olive trees
22,725
 
Olive varieties
Nocellara (50%)
Cerasuola (30%)
Biancolilla (20%)

 
Production system
Hand picking. Cold extraction. Three-phase continuous-cycle
 

 
 
Product portfolio
Nocellara single variety extra virgin olive oil stoned, PDO Val di Mazara
Biancolilla single variety extra virgin olive oil stoned, PDO Val di Mazara
Wines
 

 
Main awards and achievements

2008:

  • 5 drops out of 5 - l’Olio Guide, Associazione Italiana Sommelier

2007:

  • Gotte d’Or - Olive d’Or Competition, SIAL Montreal

2006:

  • 4 drops out of 5 - l’Olio Guide, Associazione Italiana Sommelier

 


 
Certificates
PDO Val di Mazara

 
Current export markets
63 countrie in the world
 

 
Contacts
Alessio Planeta (Legal Representative)
Francesca Planeta (Exports Marketing Manager)
Santi Planeta (Italian Marketing Manager)
 

 
Languages
English
Spanish
German
 

 
 

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