Description
Merlino PDO Monte Etna Oil is an extra virgin olive oil obtained from olives of the variety  Nocellara Etnea (for about 70%) with the addition of olives of the variety  Brandofino (for a maximum of 30%). The oil presents itself, depending on the vintage, with the intensity of medium to light green olive fruitiness, accompanied by notes of tomato, artichoke, almond and florals.
 
Pairings
The product is particularly appreciated raw on fish, vegetables and legume soups. The pleasantly fruity flavor also makes it equally suitable for bruschetta, fresh vegetables and roast meats.
 
Production
The harvest takes place starting from veraison and does not exceed the third decade of November. It is carried out by combing the foliage by hand and/or with the help of facilitating machines and collection nets spread over the ground, thus allowing only the freshly harvested olives to be picked up.
A few hours after harvesting, the olives are cold pressed at a temperature of 27 ° C which allows the organoleptic qualities to be transferred to the oil.