Lemon Flavoured Extra Virgin Olive Oil - Agrestis
Agrestis Lemon Flavoured Extra Virgin Olive Oil represents an outstanding example of traditional Sicilian dressings, distinguished by a production method that prioritises the integrity of the raw materials. Unlike many flavoured oils on the market, which use synthetic flavourings or subsequent infusions, Agrestis employs the technique of simultaneous extraction. During the milling stage, freshly harvested olives from the Iblei Mountains are processed together with whole fresh Sicilian lemons, carefully selected for their degree of ripeness and for the richness of essential oils contained in their peel. This mechanical process allows the citrus essential oils to bind closely with the molecules of the extra virgin olive oil during extraction, ensuring superior aromatic stability and a naturally authentic sensory profile.
The starting point is a superior extra virgin olive oil, obtained from native cultivars grown at altitudes approaching 800 metres. The manual harvesting of the olives ensures that the fruit reaches the olive mill intact, preserving all the natural polyphenols and vitamins that contribute to the product's nutritional value. Crushing takes place at controlled temperatures, strictly remaining within the parameters of cold extraction. The result is a fluid dressing with a green colour and golden reflections, releasing an aromatic bouquet dominated by the fresh citrus notes of freshly cut lemon, while never overpowering the herbaceous and almond-like notes typical of high-altitude extra virgin olive oil.
From a culinary perspective, this flavoured oil is an indispensable tool for chefs and enthusiasts. Its versatility makes it perfect for use raw, allowing it to express its sensory liveliness at its best. It is excellent for enhancing fish carpaccio, bresaola, grilled vegetables and seafood salads, but it also reveals a surprising dimension in fine pastry-making, replacing animal fats in preparations that require a natural and persistent citrus note. The oil is stored in stainless steel tanks saturated with food-grade nitrogen to prevent oxidation, while bottling in dark glass provides protection from UV rays, preserving the fragrance of the lemons and the stability of the oil over time.
An interesting feature of this product is the choice of the processing period: synchronising the olive harvest with the ripening of the finest Sicilian lemons is essential to achieving the perfect flavour balance.
