TUSCANY EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL - MONTiGIANI
The history of Montigiani’s farm is a fascinating story for all ages. Reggello, in the heart of Tuscany, is a municipality in the province of Florence which extends from the bottom of the Arno Valley to the mountain range of Pratomagno and it was within this environment that a child, born in the 90s and named Alberto, was instantly absorbed by his family’s passion and tradition for the olive.
Montigiani oil is synonymous with quality and expresses a drop of the territory’s essence, a gift from the earth, the work and infinite passion of a man and the authenticity of nature.
Our mission is to dedicate my life and work, with a strong sense of respect and responsibility, to the territory where I was raised; aiming to better develop one of Tuscany’s corners of paradise and Made in Italy cult products. To promote and increase the perception levels and knowledge regarding extra virgin olive oil. To draw interest and educate people to distinguish, understand and appreciate the quality of our product.
Delicato
Mature olives give this selection a sweet and well-balanced flavour, the delightful notes are light and soft on the palate.
The olives are picked primarily from Frantoio and Leccino trees and the resulting blend is a Montigiani classic which has been in the catalogue since our first year of activity in 2017. Delicato was awarded Italian Excellence (Eccellenze Italiane) in 2020.
Deciso
Deciso is structured and full-bodied on the palate, the robust character gives a soft aroma of fresh cut grass. Bitter and spicy. two extreme notes which marry in a union without precedence.
This oil is achieved by harvesting the still green olives of the Moraiolo and Frantoio for the first pressing. The resulting spicy and decisive notes make it amazingly well-balanced and flavourful oil, ideal for those in search of an oil with a ‘decisive’ character. It has won the Japan Olive Oil Prize for two consecutive years (2020 and 2021) and been confirmed as the ‘Best in Class’ for its blend category. In Italy is was awarded both the prestigious Italian Excellence (le Eccellenze Italiane) in 2020 and AIPO D’Argento in 2018.
Alter Ego
The versatility and universality of flavour personified. Gentle notes and elegance, trustworthy of the palate.
Frantoio with the support of Moraiolo and Leccino olives are cultivated to produce this oil. This selection is ideal for those who are searching for softer and subtler flavours which don’t compromise the scent and elegance of an evenly-balanced fruity flavour. The flavour symmetry and profound versatility of this oil make it suitable for each and every dish and occasion.
Diamond
A “Diamond” with a story all its own; a different and limited production cycle. It activates the senses with the heady scent of its green fruit, enveloping the palate with notes of artichoke and almond.
This selection elevates the expression of the territory to its maximum level by relying on a particular production method. It requires a specific selection of olives which are rigorously and traditionally handpicked by Alberto, based on the tree’s sun exposure, its health and the maturity of the fruit. After the harvest, the olives are transported to our local mill where they undergo an innovative airless vacuum process to extract an oil of the highest quality.
Biologico (ORGANIC)
The intense green aroma and notes of thistle and artichoke stimulate and please the senses. Elegant touches of bitter and spicy lead the way to this selection’s stronger flavour.
The altitude of the mountain sides and the nearby forests located near the plots favour the organic biological process. The genuine purity of this organic product and its production was awarded Italian Excellence (Eccellenze Italiane) in 2020.