Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil (500ml Bottle) Start Price USD 35.00 Current Price USD 35.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, September 02, 2008 End Time Tuesday, September 09, 2008 Location Narragansett, Rhode Island See more about 'Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil (500ml Bottle)' Description Oleificio (the mill) Dell'Orto is located in Oliveto Citra in the Campania Region of Italy. This mountain top village, approximately 40 miles from Salerno, is on the hills surrounding the splendid scenery of the Sele River Valley. The valley was an important cultural crossroad well known to Greeks and Phoenicians who informed its inhabitants about olives and the wonderful olive tree. Dell'Orto's oil mill uses the traditional granite wheel press and the best technology and machinery available. The Dell'Orto family has been producing olive oil from their estate since 1870.The certification for organic extra virgin olive oil is obtained according to the strict rules of organic farming including the production, processing and packaging of the olive oil. In order to meet these requirements, the famers must be certified organic farmers. The olive trees must be grown without the use of insecticides, pesticides or chemical fertilizer, enforced by both the Mediterranean Institute of Certification (IMC) and U.S controlling bodies. The IMC certification is accepted by the USDA as meeting the requirements for organic products exported to the USA. Like other organic products, it must bear the USDA seal for organic certification.The Dell'Orto Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil is a golden yellow color with delicate green shadings. A pleasant smell characterized by scents of vegetables and freshly cut fields, it has an aromatic, lightly fruity taste with a light peppery finish. It is ideal for cooking, as well as a dressing for vegetables, salads, pasta, and for dipping bread. It is also suitable for any type of frying. PROMOTION SPECIAL FREE SHIPPING!I have personally experienced the harvest and production at Oleificio Dell'Orto Estate and can attest to the high quality of the entire process. Oliveto Citra is also the home of my ancestors! Powered by ProStores Place a Bid!