{"title":"Frantoi Cutrera","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn southeastern Sicily, in the Monti Iblei, Chiaramonte Gulfi is situated on a hilltop ridge. Here, between 350 and 450 meters above sea level, the Cutrera family presses their olive oil from a variety native only to this region: the \u003cstrong\u003eTonda Iblea\u003c\/strong\u003e, DOP-protected and with an unmistakably green character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Sicilian Family Business\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts roots trace back to 1906. In 1979, Giovanni Cutrera and his wife Maria built their first own mill. Today, their three children \u003cstrong\u003eMaria, Giusy, and Salvatore\u003c\/strong\u003e run the business with their spouses. In 1999, a second mill was added – where the Cutreras process not only their own olives but also those of their neighbors from the Monti Iblei.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTonda Iblea – an Olive with DOP Protection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTonda Iblea\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Sicilian specialty that grows only in a precisely defined area in the southeast of the island. Its oil bears the DOP protection “Monti Iblei” – all steps from cultivation to processing and bottling must take place within the area of origin. The oil is intensely green, with distinct aromas of ripe tomatoes, artichokes, and green herbs – one of the most distinctive Italian oils of all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHand-harvested, immediately pressed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn about 150 hectares of olive groves, the still-green olives are picked by hand and pressed within a few hours in their own mill – a processing method that ensures maximum aroma density.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to use a Cutrera oil for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTonda Iblea oil belongs on bread, over tomato salads, with Caprese, grilled vegetables, or pasta in olive oil-garlic sauce. Its intense character also carries well with spicy cheese or fried fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions about Frantoi Cutrera\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does DOP Monti Iblei mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDOP (Denominazione di Origine Protetta) is the strictest Italian designation of origin. For olive oil, this means that the olives must come from a precisely defined area, be processed and bottled there, and the olive varieties are specified in the DOP statute. For \"Monti Iblei,\" these are the southeastern Sicilian hills around Chiaramonte Gulfi with Tonda Iblea as the main variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does Sicilian olive oil taste?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSicilian Tonda Iblea oils are among the most intense Italian oils – very green, with strong aromas of ripe tomatoes, artichokes, and herbs. They are more powerful than Ligurian oils and somewhat fresher than Apulian ones – a unique, easily recognizable signature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy single-varietal olive oil instead of a blend?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingle-varietal oils (Monocultivar) show the character of a single olive in its purest form – ideal if you are studying varieties or specifically looking for a particular aromatic note. Blends are often more balanced and suitable for everyday use but lose the clear varietal character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e→ More from Italy in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/olivenoel-italien\"\u003eItalian Olive Oil selection\u003c\/a\u003e, other varieties in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/olivenoel\"\u003eOlive Oil overview\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"frantoi-cutrera-olivenoel-primo-double-bio","title":"Primo Double - Organic Olive Oil","description":"\u003cp\u003eTonda Iblea from Sicily — a variety that grows only in the hills around Chiaramonte Gulfi in the southeast of the island and has the DOP protection \"Monti Iblei\" there. The Cutrera family presses it as a single-varietal and organically certified oil: the Primo Double Bio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste and Character\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTonda Iblea\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most distinctive Italian olive varieties: intensely green, with pronounced aromas of ripe tomatoes, artichokes, and green herbs. Freshly cut grass, light bitter almond, a distinct but elegant spiciness. A unique profile that can characterize any dish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use this oil\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver tomato salad, Caprese, grilled vegetables, pasta in olive oil-garlic sauce, fresh bread. Dropped over fried fish or risotto at the last moment. Due to its intense aromas, use sparingly — one tablespoon noticeably enhances a dish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrom Frantoi Cutrera\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cutrera family has been pressing olives in Chiaramonte Gulfi since 1979 in their own mill, with roots in olive cultivation dating back to 1906. Today, the three children Maria, Giusy, and Salvatore run the business. The Primo Double Bio is the certified organic premium line from 150 hectares of olive groves at 350-450 m above sea level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eClass:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Organic, DOP Monti Iblei)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eOlive Variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tonda Iblea single-varietal (100%)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frantoi Cutrera, Chiaramonte Gulfi, Sicily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMore from Cutrera at \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/frantoi-cutrera\"\u003eFrantoi Cutrera\u003c\/a\u003e, other Sicilian oils in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/olivenoel-italien\"\u003eItaly selection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Frantoi Cutrera","offers":[{"title":"500 ml","offer_id":56361562571078,"sku":"045VIA1262","price":23.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/4960\/1350\/files\/frantoi-cutrera-primo-double-olivenoel_6f3d2165-2f8c-4ed1-93f8-8e77ee00c948.jpg?v=1776147787"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/4960\/1350\/collections\/frantoi-cutrera-olivenoel-sizilien.jpg?v=1775844858","url":"https:\/\/ginusslande.com\/en\/collections\/frantoi-cutrera.oembed","provider":"genussland","version":"1.0","type":"link"}