"CERASUOLA"
MONOVARIETAL
THE COOPERATIVE - THE PRODUCER
L’OLIOLIVA OP Soc. Coop. a.r.l. is an organisation of Sicilian olive producers, which today brings together
more than 2,000 farms. L’OLIOLIVA OP produces and selects PGI SICILY and 100% ITALIAN extra-virgin olive
oil from its members. It carries out its activity on the basis of specific agreements with Agea and the Sicily
Region, as required by national and Community regulations. The main purpose of OLIOLIVA OP has always
been to support, promote and enhance olive growing, to raise quality standards, to encourage the
introduction of innovative techniques in the olive plants of its members and in the entire production cycle.
CERASUOLA - THE CULTIVAR
A cultivar native to Sicily, distributed in particular in the western side of the region, in the provinces of
Trapani and Palermo. Cerasuola oils are characterised by a medium/intense level of fruitiness, a medium
level of bitterness and spiciness, with prevailing herbaceous notes and light hints of artichoke, fresh almond
and tomato.
GASTRONOMIC PAIRINGS
Their organoleptic characteristics make Cerasuola oils suitable in combinations with regular soups and
legume soups, raw and cooked vegetables, white meats and vegetables.
