N° 6 Grand Cru Musignano - Frantoio - I & P
The N° 6 Grand Cru Musignano from the I & P farm celebrates the Frantoio cultivar in the heart of Tuscia Viterbese. This extra virgin olive oil is produced from the Musignano olive grove, a plot benefiting from a temperate microclimate and particularly well-drained volcanic soil, conditions that enhance the plant's terpene richness. I & P treats this plot as a true Cru, applying advanced agronomic protocols to obtain perfectly healthy and intact olives. The fruit is harvested at the peak of veraison, capturing the precise moment when aromatic intensity and polyphenol content reach the ideal balance for a signature olive oil.
The processing is carried out with scientific precision: the olives from the Musignano plot are crushed at the company olive mill within a maximum of 4 hours. The cold-extraction process, maintained below 27°C, uses a continuous-cycle system operating in the complete absence of air. This stage is essential for preserving the primary aromas and vegetal notes of the Frantoio cultivar while preventing any premature oxidation. The premium-category oil is immediately filtered to preserve its clarity and stored in stainless-steel containers under a nitrogen blanket, ensuring outstanding organoleptic stability and freshness that remains intact until consumption.
On the palate, Grand Cru N° 6 surprises with its dynamic complexity: notes of fresh artichoke, wild herbs and a pleasant hint of white pepper emerge on the finish. The bitterness and spiciness are vibrant yet perfectly integrated, leaving an exceptionally clean sensation. A distinctive feature of this Cru is its remarkable ability to evolve in the glass, revealing ever-changing aromatic nuances as it comes into contact with oxygen. In the kitchen, it acts as a flavor enhancer, ideal for beef tartare, ribollita, sliced beef dishes and mushroom-based recipes. SIAN traceability and the guarantee of an Italian supply chain certify a product of exceptional prestige and food safety.
