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In western Sicily, among the villages of Trapani, an olive grove stretches from coastal plains to the rising hills of Fontanasalsa, near the famous salt-pans of Trapani. The grove flourishes with more than 4,000 plants from three olive varietals: Nocellara, Biancolilla and Cerasuola, which are blended into exceptional olive oil.
To make Marracco Extra Virgin Olive Oil, olives are hand-picked in early November, during the initial phase of maturation, and pressed the same day. The exalting combination of intense and harmonious flavors is obtained from the processing method: continuous cycle at low temperature, combined with gentle extraction by a three-phase decanter within 24 hours of harvesting. The oil is stored in stainless-steel tanks, before being poured into attractive dark glass bottles.
With strict adherence to every phase of production and a commitment to excellence, Marracco EVOO receives the ISO 9002 and ISO 14001 Quality stamp of approval along with its share of commendations, including a Silver Olive in Zurich and two Gold Olive awards from the International Olive Council in Los Angeles in 2003.
We discovered this extraordinary olive oil during our voyage to Sicily last year. Well-balanced and intensely flavored, this oil has found a permanent spot in our kitchen. Fantastic drizzled over grilled meat and fish, Marracco also enriches salads and serves as an outstanding dipping oil.
We finally found the best EVOO
By BlueHeron
from The Hudson Valley on 1/6/2008
from The Hudson Valley on 1/6/2008
Pros:
Absolutely wonderful, Flavorful, Rich
Describe Yourself:
Foodie, Gourmet cook, Gourmet Food Lover, Health Conscious
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments about Marracco Valli Trapanesi D.O.P.:
We find this EVOO great for just about everything, but I love the flavor of an extraordinary Italian olive oil best by itself.
Fine, high quality olive oil
By Chef-wanna-bie from Chicago on 5/14/2007
Pros:
Flavorful
Best Uses:
Pasta, Pizza, Salads, Sandwiches
Describe Yourself:
Foodie
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments about Marracco Valli Trapanesi D.O.P.:
This is a satisfying, delicious, olive oil. It is not overpowering, yet has a robust, complex flavor of a fine olive oil.