"ORTICE"
MONOVARIETAL
LA FINEZZA THE COOPERATIVE - THE PRODUCER
Promoted by the ACLI of Avellino, the A.P.O.O.A.T. SOC COOP. was founded in 1979 as an association of
olive oil producers with the aim of protecting the sector and providing assistance to members for access to
Community production aid. Over the years, the Cooperative has distinguished itself by carrying out
initiatives aimed at improving the quality of production and has also started a production and marketing
activity of extra-virgin olive oil with the aim of aggregating the micro-productions of the members in a
single offer of greater commercial value. The experience gained in the characteristics of the traditional olive
cultivation of the territory, together with the conviction of the importance of performing production
characterised by a close link with the territory, have led the cooperative to produce monovarietal oils
obtained from the pure milling of the native cultivars of the Irpino and Benevento cultivation area.
ORTICE - THE CULTIVAR
The Ortice is one of the most popular cultivars in the province of Benevento, particularly appreciated for
the organoleptic characteristics of the oil. Ortice oils are characterised by a medium-intense level of
fruitiness, a medium level of bitterness and spiciness, with prevalent hints of grass/leaf and tomato and
light notes of artichoke and fresh almond.
GASTRONOMIC PAIRINGS
Its organoleptic characteristics suggest its use in legume soups, roasted red meats, grilled vegetables and
pasta dishes of the Samnite culinary tradition. Its combination with Margherita pizza is very much
appreciated.
