A bit of history
The populations of Garda have cultivated olive trees since Roman times, so much so that writers such as Catullus, D'Annunzio, Goethe and Carducci told of their presence.
Garda oil, thanks to the favorable Mediterranean micro climate of the area, it is the most northerly produced oil in the world.
The oil that is produced on Lake Garda is a highly prized oil, light and fruity, rich in chlorophyll, savory and harmonious, always nicknamed the green gold of Garda.
Fundamental for quality dell’Garda Dop oil it is the type and resting system of the olives that make it a valuable as well as good oil.
These in fact once collected, they must be left to rest in boxes where the air can circulate, the use of sacks and wooden crates is not recommended as they would ruin the quality of the oil.
In general, the squeezing takes place afterwards 24/48 hours after collection.
Garda Dop oil has delicate features and details given by the balanced notes of fruity tones of light or medium intensity that recall fresh grass, the artichoke, the hay, the aromatic herbs, the thistle and which blend in a soft taste with bitter and spicy notes perceptible in the throat, which is accompanied by a typical almond aftertaste.
The organoleptic characteristics of Garda DOP Extra Virgin Olive Oil are as follows:
Color
intense to marked green-gold, due to high chlorophyll content
Scent
delicate light fruitiness of varying intensity with a sweet almond sensation.
Lake Garda Dop oil is rich in oleic acid, vitamin E and in biophenolic compounds, which make Garda oil a unique product of its kind and with wide possibilities of use.
It is an all-round extra virgin oil, that adapts to the most varied uses in the kitchen.
Low acidity is one of its fundamental characteristics.
The specifications of the DOP of Garda Oil provide for more severe rules andmaximum acidity allowed is 0,5.
Garda Dop oil accompanies dishes based on lake fish, pinzimons, meats, stracchino, cheesei thin, salty meat, carpaccio of meat and fish, cooked or raw vegetables, sauces, bruschetta.
It is an ideal oil for dessert preparations, sorbets, ice cream and much more.