Olio&Olive is an online gourmet store for the finest Italian olive oils, plus a tightly scrutinized and edited assortment of excellent olives, balsamic vinegars, pastas, extra virgin olive oil, tomato sauces, seafood, charcuterie meats, cheeses, cured meats, chocolates and other Italian products And having space is important. (Vineyard Manager) *** In a previous post I stated that I am not a huge fan of biodynamic agriculture because of the mysticism but I am a person of learning so I tried again. Roberto is the olive grower. The first place to start is opening up the middle of the tree. Branches would be moved in this way to fill a space. Pier Giuseppe d’Alessandro Not only does she keep our calendar organised, she is also studying for her Sommelier certification in her spare time. Our Extra Virgin Olive Oil production is very limited so, as usual, we have started… Some farms do let them grow higher but Roberto is not a fan of having to the leave the ground to pick olives. US $115.00-$123.00 / Carton. La Wine Room è possibile degustare Brunello e Rosso di Montalcino, Nobile di Montepulciano, Chianti Classico ed i più famosi Supertuscans. It is this diversity that results in quite dramatic micro-climates, even in neighbouring vineyards. Roberto did not specify but I’d assume at a certified Demeter farm he would use a biodynamic prep or compost tea instead. Aged for 30 months in French oak tonneaux, followed by 18 months of bottle refinement. And when you think that olives are also grown in Spain, Greece, Tunisa, and Turkey among other countries. Manager selection. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. (Vineyard Manager) More often than not however both these issues are solved by spraying with fungicides and pesticides. Mussels. Roberto did not enforce these ideas on the workawayers so much so I didn’t mind working a certified Demeter farm this time. Subsequent pressings are heated and not as high quality. Calamari. Change ), header image created by my amazing friend. (Accounts) I don’t know if this is the best method to deal with all of it but it’s what everyone does here. Not all oil is created equal. 48 Cartons (Min. Minimum order: 1 = 0. This mountain acts as a natural barrier, protecting the area from extreme weather. ‘POGGIO ANTICO’ EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL TOSCANO – 25,36 fl. A master of logistics, no wine would ever leave our cellars if it weren’t for the work of this exceptional woman. It is our pleasure to welcome visitors and share the passion, work and energy that goes into our wines. In our wine shop you will find over 2,500 wines from all wine regions of Italy. Federico Trost This can be scraped off. Intense and persistent taste. I’ve seen some chickens and geese too. Lia A recent conversion to a parcel management system will allow each micro-terroir to truly express its best. First stop on my farmventure is Poggio Antico; an old farming cooperative that practices holistic and biodynamic agriculture. Our youngest team member, Alessio, holds a degree in Oenology from the University of Florence and is currently working towards his Masters in Oenology & Viticulture from the University of Udine. Blankets will be laid around the trees to catch all the falling olives which will be combed off the trees with small hand rakes. Insalata di Barbabietole Marinated assorted beets, arugula, goat cheese, extra virgin olive oil, aged Balsamico…11. Organic is great. Olive Oil. Insalata alla Caprese Sliced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, extra virgin olive oil, basil…12. If you have ever received a case of wine or extra virgin olive oil from Poggio Antico, it was most likely packed with love by this charming lady. Wineaway s.r.l.s. At an average elevation of 480 metres above sea level, Poggio Antico’s vineyards are among the highest in the Brunello region. This also serves a purpose of allowing enough space almost equally around the tree for all the branches that will grow.