N°1 Grand Cru Gioacchina - Caninese - I & P
The N°1 Grand Cru Gioacchina from the I & P agricultural company represents the pinnacle of olive oil production in the province of Viterbo. This extra virgin olive oil is a Caninese monocultivar obtained from the eponymous Gioacchina olive grove, a plot characterized by volcanic-origin soil, rich in minerals that provide the trees with extraordinary vegetative strength. The I & P philosophy is inspired by the wine concept of Cru, where each plot is managed individually to enhance the unique nuances that the microclimate and soil impart to the fruit. The olive harvest is carried out manually and with the assistance of mechanical harvesting aids at the moment of early veraison, ensuring seasonal peak levels of polyphenols and chlorophyll.
The processing is the technological heart of the company: the olives from the Gioacchina olive grove are immediately transported to the company olive mill and processed within a maximum of 4 hours. The cold-extraction process, rigorously conducted below 27°C, takes place in a two-phase continuous-cycle system operating in the absence of oxygen. This advanced technique makes it possible to preserve the primary aromas of the Caninese variety intact, avoiding any oxidation that could alter the freshness of the product. The premium-category olive oil obtained is immediately filtered and stored in stainless-steel tanks under a nitrogen blanket, preserving its organoleptic stability until the moment of packaging.
On the palate, Grand Cru Gioacchina reveals a distinctive personality: clear notes of wild artichoke, freshly cut grass and cardoon emerge. The bitterness and spiciness are harmonious and persistent, a distinctive sign of a healthy olive oil rich in natural antioxidants. An interesting detail about this Cru concerns the name Gioacchina itself, which identifies one of the historically most suitable areas of Canino for olive cultivation, where the trees benefit from optimal sun exposure and constant ventilation that naturally helps prevent pest attacks. In the kitchen, this oil pairs masterfully with richly structured dishes such as legume soups, char-grilled red meats and traditional bruschetta. Complete SIAN traceability and compliance with the Italian supply chain guarantee the consumer a safe, authentic product of international prestige.
