The wildest, most virgin-like area of Sicily is covered by olive orchards stretching over the plains and hills of the island's eastern coast. The large fruits of the Tonda Iblea olive variety ripen under the blazing sun that infuses them with the intense flavor of Sicilian tomatoes. Surrounded by wild herbs and typical Mediterranean vegetables, the Monti Iblei olive oil adopts many of their aromas.

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Characteristics

Flavor:		remarkably fresh, with clear hints of green tomato and freshly mowed grass.
Taste:		medium fruitiness, with pronounced hints of green tomatoes and other vegetables. Slightly spicy yet very smooth texture is perfectly balanced.
Cultivar:		Tonda Iblea.

Serving suggestions

Vegetables (steamed or grilled), fresh salads, sweets and deserts, meats (red, roasted and stewed), pasta and sweet sauces.