CASTELLO DI BROLIO 2016
OLIO EXTRA VERGINE DI OLIVA DOP DEL CHIANTI CLASSICO
INFORMATION
Olives still not completely ripe yield Brolio’s “liquid gold.” The oil’s cold extraction is secured in a press of a traditional pattern using stone grinders.
PRODUCTION AREA
Gaiole in Chianti
26 hectares at various altitudes are dedicated to the cultivation of olives in specific areas and scattered on the estate.
BOTTLE SIZE
500ml
Growing Season
The autumn and winter were very mild this year, with below-freezing temperatures only occurring in part of January. It was rainy, about 440 mm. In the spring, temperatures were average, with the end of May and early June hot, and the fruit set was abundant. Summer was hot and dry. End-July and mid-August rains gave some relief to the plants, and the olives continued growing well.
In September, the terrible olive fruit fly arrived, leading to two treatments with organic products to get rid of the parasites.
Harvesting of olives began 17 October.
Tasting Notes
Brilliant green in color, with fruity aromas of freshly cut grass and green olives. Well-structured but delicate on the tongue; the initial slight bitterness quickly becomes tangy without ever being invasive. Together with the fruity aromas, this leads to a balanced and pleasantly fresh oil.
Varietals
Moraiolo, Leccino, Frantoio
Picking and Production Method
The olives were harvested with electric and pneumatic shakers into 20 kg crates. They were brought to an oil mill on the same day. The oil was immediately extracted in a continuous oil press mill at a controlled temperature of 26-27°C. The cold extraction produced oil with fruity taste and very low acidity level.
Chemical and Organoleptic Characteristics:
Acidity: 0.26%
Peroxides: 6.34 meq O2/L
Total polyphenols: 376 mg/L
Vitamin E: 27.6 mg/100ml