TUSCAN OLIVE OILS AND ANCIENT GROVES
Italian folklore states that in order for an olive tree to produce the finest olives for oils, it needs five elements; sun, stone, drought, silence and solitude. Many of Italy's legends and myths take place in an olive grove. Italians take olive oils so seriously, that every ounce of Tuscan olive oil has to undergo intense government scrutiny before it is allowed to be bottled and sold. Tuscan olive oils are in high demand all through Italy, and the methods of olive oil production are as ancient as the olive groves themselves. Tuscan olive oils are praised by those in the know for their rich, green color and aroma, and the sublime flavor they lend to any Italian recipe. Tuscan recipes are based around the flavors and aromas of the finest olive oils, and every Tuscan table has a bottle of olive oil for seasoning and sampling. While visiting Casa Innocenti, you will learn about the uses of olive oil in Italian cooking, and also learn to distinguish the tastes and qualities! |