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Chianti Classico in the heart of Tuscany is the location for olive oil purists. Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Tuscany have been synonymnous for centuries.
Mannucci Droandi, is a true visionary and Tuscan through and through. He is the originator of the organic revolution in this area. He is not only the reigning olive oil champion, but is one of the few truly organic top tier producers.
The handmade, organic nature requires lots of time, labor and love. When you consider that one liter of this extra virgin olive oil is one full tree's worth of harvest, you can understand how special this bottle on your table is.
Morraiolo, Frantoio and Leccino olives are harvested manually. In order to not injure the olive skins, the olives are allowed to fall from the trees into a basket. They are then cold-pressed within 2-3 hours of harvest giving the oil “vibrancy, freshness and longevity”.
Droandi is the leader in aroma and flavor in this part of the world. Thick and fruity with an intensity unmatched by anyone.
One of the hardest Extra Virgin Olive Oils to obtain, this is Droandi's top of the line.
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