Uliva – DOP Garda Trentino

ULIVA
DOP GARDA TRENTINO EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL

One single variety of olive, the Casaliva, harvested by hand in advance of ripening and crushed immediately. An oil that transmits all the potential of our territory.

First produced in the 2008-2009 season, Uliva has become our flagship Garda Trentino DOP oil.

 

THE BOTTLE

An exclusive shape branded Agraria Riva del Garda, characterized by a minimalist design, elegant, without edges and with diameter decreasing from top to bottom, totally made in Trentino. A sign engraved in the glass mimics the geological features of Monte Brione, which reminds also of the waves of Lake Garda and the shape of olive leaves.

 

OLIVE ORCHARD AND MILL

Location of the olive orchard Shore of Lake Garda in Trentino.
Type of terrain Lake Garda morainic amphitheatre, very shallow, somewhat calcareous soil.
Altitude a.s.l. 150–350 m.
Olive variety used 100% Casaliva.
Harvesting method Picked by hand.
Extraction method Cold extracted using a continuous two-phase system.

 

ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS

Colour Emerald green with golden rim and good clarity.
Aroma Medium fruity with distinct grassy notes and an aromatic range that reveals fragrances of green apple.
Flavour Dense yet harmonious, with pleasantly bitter and decidedly spicynotes; it has a rich finish with hints of black pepper and an elegant mineral note.
Panel Test Evaluation Absence of defects and median of fruity equal to or greater than 5.

 

ANALYTICAL DATA

Acidity Maximum total acidity, expressed as oleic acid, is significantly below the 0.5% stipulated in the production standards.
Peroxide value Significantly below the 14 mEq O2/kg stipulated in the production standards.

 

PAIRINGS

• Lake and sea fish
• Typical Trentino carne salada
• Meat carpaccio

 

STORAGE CONDITIONS

Keep away from light and heat sources. Optimal storage temperature: from 12 to 18 °C (54–64 °F).

 

AWARDS

• 98 points out of 100, Flos Olei 2019
• Best Medium Fruity, Oli d’Italia (2019) by Gambero Rosso
• “Grande Olio” Special Award, Guida agli Extravergini (2019) by Slow Food

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It does not contain allergens and GMO.
The bottles are equipped with an anti-topping cap, as required by current regulations.