For a couple of thousand years, the silver-gray silhouette of olive trees has colored the landscape of the Mediterranean and Umbria.
According to the old millstone carving network, the roots of the Gradassi family business date back to 1639. The family business continues and Carlo Gradassi's father is in charge of the company and e.g. son Andrea as sales director.
The company can be found in ancient Spoleto, Umbria. Looking at the map, it would seem to be right in the center of Italy.
Olive oils are pressed from 100% Italian olives. The most aromatic and intense Moraiolo variety is grown in Umbria. Other varieties include e.g. Leccino and Frantoio.
Terre Francescane
7,60€ incl VAT (30,40€ per kg or per litre)As its name suggests, L'Italiano olive oil is 100% Italian. It combines carefully selected Italian olives of different varieties to produce fruity and slightly spicy extra virgin olive oil by cold pressing. The versatile L'Italiano is the perfect pair of flavors, especially for red salad, steamed white fish and vegetables.
- 8,20€ incl VAT (32,80€ per kg or per litre)
Terre Francescane's organic olive oil BIO is 100% Italian and 100% organic. The oil is a blend of different varieties, with the best organic olives in Italy selected. The olive oil has a strong fruity aroma, complemented by a herbaceous and artichoke-like aroma. Try carpaccio, tomato-mozzarella salad or vegetable soup, for example!
- 8,70€ incl VAT (34,80€ per kg or per litre)
Terre Francescane Rossa extra virgin olive oil is a typical product of the Umbria region, protected by the D.O.P. designation of origin. It is made from olives from olive trees grown on the rocky slopes of Umbria, around the towns of Assisi and Spoleto. The oil contains 60 varieties of % Moraiolo, Frantoio and Leccino.
The taste of Rosso olive oil has the pungency typical of Umbrian oils, but is offset by the sweetness of the Frantoio variety. This is particularly suitable for those who appreciate the strong flavour of the oil, rather than the fruity taste, and the aromas of tomato leaves and blemishes.
- 18,90€ incl VAT (25,20€ per kg or per litre)
Terre Francescane's organic olive oil BIO is 100% Italian and 100% organic. The oil is a blend of different varieties, with the best organic olives in Italy selected. The olive oil has a strong fruity aroma, complemented by a herbaceous and artichoke-like aroma. Try carpaccio, tomato-mozzarella salad or vegetable soup, for example!
- 19,90€ incl VAT (19,90€ per kg or per litre)
As its name suggests, L'Italiano olive oil is 100% Italian. It combines carefully selected Italian olives of different varieties to produce fruity and slightly spicy extra virgin olive oil by cold pressing. The versatile L'Italiano is the perfect pair of flavors, especially for red salad, steamed white fish and vegetables.
