The clay terrain and temperate climate of northern
Tuscany favor the cultivation of olive trees that produce some of the
best oils in the world. That is why Blue Rock sourced cuttings directly
from Fattoria Bernadrdini, one of the world's greatest producers in
Lucca, Italy: to bring you oils unlike any other produced in California.
Our Estate olive oil is produced from a field blend of 4 Tuscan varieties; Leccino, Frantoio, Muarino and Pendolino.
The
olives are harvested by hand in the fall. They are pressed the day they
are picked with a traditional Italian mill to emphasize the richness
inherent in the fruit. We bottle in small batches throughout the year,
with the unbottled oil stored under argon gas to keep it fresh. Unlike wine, olive oil is best the minute is it pressed. Our oil is rich and
creamy with a garden-fresh aroma and a blast of pepper in the finish. A
sediment is both welcomed and expected as it is bottled unfiltered in
order to retain its pundgent personality.
Use as a substitute for butter with bread. It is also a great condiment for fish, poultry, and vegetables.
