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Terre Francescane Unico - 500mL

Terre Francescane Unico - 500mL

$32.00 USD
$32.00 USD
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ULIVUS extra virgin olive oil is a certified PDO (DOP) UMBRIA COLLI ASSISI SPOLETO olive oil with a strong fruity flavor composed mainly of Moraiolo and Frantoio olives from the Umbriam hills between the medieval towns of Assisi and Spoleto.

This area is the first territory in Italy to become part of the Agricultural Heritage Systems of World Importance of FAO, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

The Protected Designation of Origin, better known by the acronym 'PDO', is a mark of legal protection of the designation that is awarded by the European Union to foodstuffs whose peculiar quality characteristics depend essentially or exclusively on the territory in which they have been produced.

The geographical environment encompasses both natural factors (climate, environmental characteristics) and human factors including agricultural techniques developed over time that, when combined, result in a product that is inimitable outside a specific production area.

Ulivus is subjected to strict controls by the Certifying Body and each bottle has a seal with a unique serial code to guarantee its authenticity.

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Description Image GEOGRAPHIC AND CULTURAL ORIGIN

Unlike generic regional blends, Unico carries the strict DOP Umbria Colli Assisi-Spoleto designation. This guarantees that the olives are grown, harvested, and pressed entirely within a protected zone. Made from a multivarietal olives (primarely Moraiolo and Frantonio) grown on sun-drenched slopes between the medieval villages of Trevi and Campello sul Clitunno.
The Assisi-Spoleto Olive Belt has been recognized by the FAO as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS) — the first Italian territory to receive this honor — highlighting its cultural and environmental significance.

TECHNIQUE AND ARTISANAL CRAFTSMANSHIP

Produced solely by mechanical means, this superior-category extra virgin olive oil preserves the integrity and authenticity of the olives. The traditional, artisanal methods used ensure the highest quality standards, from cultivation to pressing, reflecting Terre Francescane’s unwavering commitment to excellence.

ORGANOLEPTIC AND NUTRITIONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Terre Francescane 'UNICO' extra virgin olive oil is celebrated for its robust and complex flavor.
Rich in polyphenols, vitamin E, and other natural antioxidants, it offers both exceptional taste and valuable nutritional benefits. Its very low acidity is a hallmark of purity and quality.

CULINARY USE

Excellent when drizzled over fire-grilled ribeyes, wild boar, or roasted lamb chops right before serving. Essential for a traditional Umbrian fettunta (garlic bread toasted over charcoal and soaked in fresh oil)
Producers Image PRODUCERS

For over 400 years, Terre Francescane has cultivated olives on the rugged hills of Umbria.
Founded in 1639, as evidenced by a carved stone in the original olive mill, the Gradassi family has passed down its olive-growing tradition for generations.
Extra virgin olive oil is not just a product — it’s a way of life: its green hue colors our days, its aroma greets our mornings, and its flavor defines our table.

Today, Terre Francescane stands as a symbol of heritage, excellence, and artisanal devotion.
It supplies Michelin-starred restaurants and renowned chefs such as Carlo Cracco, Antonino Cannavacciuolo, and Jason Atherton, and features in niche markets such as Peck, Eataly, and international duty-free stores.

TERRITORY

Umbria, known as the Green Heart of Italy, is a region of ancient cities, castles, and deeply rooted culinary traditions.
Its cuisine is known for being simple yet refined, often influenced by monastic cooking methods such as baking on hot stones, open-fire roasting, and lake fish smoking.
With ingredients like black truffle and golden-green olive oil, Umbrian food offers an experience of sensory richness and historical depth.

Although Umbria represents only 2.5% of Italy’s total olive oil production, its oils consistently win national and international awards. It is also one of the few regions where the entire olive-growing area is classified PDO — a mark of guaranteed origin, method, and excellence.
Sustainability Image Unlike industrial-scale producers in countries like Spain, Italy — and especially Umbria — maintains a traditional, sustainable cultivation model that uses fewer chemicals and respects the land.
Italy also boasts the world’s richest olive biodiversity, with over 500 olive cultivars, contributing to a wide spectrum of flavors and textures.
Terre Francescane embodies this philosophy, combining heritage and sustainability through short supply chains, clean energy, and social responsibility.

The company generates 70% of its energy in-house from renewable sources, and since 2021, it has supported the Il Serafico di Assisi charity, a commitment that further expresses its respect for people, place, and purpose.

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