The traditional family-operated business Tenute Librandi was founded in 1967 by Pasquale Librandi on the grounds of a century-old oil mill that had been operated by his grandparents. Today, the farm is being carried on by Pasquale's 5 children. Under their leadership that has always prioritised quality as well as innovation, Tenute Librandi has established itself as one of the most acclaimed olive farms in Italy and has received at least 98 points from the Flos Olei guide every year since 2015. In 2021, the farm was also awarded "The Farm of the Year" by Flos Olei. The farm cooperates with important research centers for agriculture including the University of Florence and the Research Centre for Olive Growing and Olive Product Industry in Cosenza.
Tenute Librandi
Nocellara Del Belice
99 p. Flos Olei
SKU
4401-bio
One of the best olive oils in Italy (99 points Flos Olei) from Tenute Librandi in Calabria, one of the most decorated olive farms in the Italy. Extra virgin organic olive oil derived from the famous Nocellara del Belice variety, native to Sicily. Hand-harvested, early harvest olives. 500ml
- Variety: Nocellara del Belice
- Grown in Vaccarizzo Albanese, Consenza, Calabria, Italy
- From the Tenute Librandi Pasquale olive farm (220ha, 28,000 trees, 80,000L p.a.)
- Flos Olei rating: 99 points (2022), 99 points (2021), 98 points (2020), 98 points every year since 2015
- Tastes elegant, robust, with an express bitter and spicy finish
- Excellent on bruschetta with tomatoes, or with tuna carpaccio, artichoke salad, grilled radicchio, porcini puree, pasta with salsiccia, grilled swordfish, grilled red meats (including game), hard aged cheeses
- Harvested October to November 2021, harvested by hand and mechanically
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Finest Origin - Highest Grade
Variety: Nocellara del Belice
Origin: Vaccarizzo Albanese, Consenza (Prov.), Calabria (Reg.), Italy
Olive farm: Tenute Librandi Pasquale (220ha, 28,000 trees, 80,000 litres p.a.)
Harvest: October to November 2022, hand harvest or mechanical harvest
Flos Olei rating: 2022: 99 points, 2021: 99 points, 2020: 98 points, 98 points, every year since 2015
Other awards: BioL - International Prize for the Best Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil in the World 2022, Extra Gold; BioL - International Prize for the Best Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil in the World 2020, Exra Gold; Gambero Rosso Guide Oli D'Italia 2020 - Three Leaves; Bibenda Guide 2019 - 5 drops; Gambero Rosso Guide Oli D'Italia 2018 - Three Leaves; Bibenda Guide 2018 - 5 drops
Flavour: Elegant, powerful, expressive bitterness and spiciness
Aroma: Complex and pleasant notes of banana, white apples, medium-ripe tomatoes and Mediterranean herbs
Colour: Golden yellow with light green tones
Dishes: Bruschetta with tomatoes, tuna carpaccio, artichoke salad, grilled radicchio, porcini mushroom puree, pasta with salsiccia, grilled swordfish, grilled red meat (including game), hard, mature cheeses
Low acidity (valence): 0.19% (limit for "extra virgin" <0.8%)
Low peroxide value (freshness): 5.5 meq O2/kg (limit for "extra vergine" < 20 meq O2/kg)
Total polyphenol content: 427 mg/kg (premium oils >250mg/g, peak values 500-800mg/kg)
- Premium active ingredients in their purest form
- Sourced directly from the world’s best producers
- Our select raw materials as the basis of all our formulations
- Complete avoidance of all unnecessary additives and adjuvants
- Only physiologically valuable ingredients used as natural additives
- We voluntarily disclose every ingredient
- All extractions performed without the use of chemical solvents whenever possible
- Custom production when necessary, in order to achieve the highest possible level of purity
- Systematic quality testing in independent laboratories
- Raw materials sourced exclusively from premium suppliers who are committed to fair working conditions
- High-quality bags featuring an aroma barrier, compostable pouches and amber glass used for packaging
- Vegan capsule shells without PEG or carrageenans
- Packaged in the EU according to HACCP, GMP and ISO 22000:2018 standards
- Stored in non-toxic containers
- Shipped in mineral oil–free boxes
- All products guaranteed 100% free from magnesium stearate, nanoparticles (no legal opportunism), titanium dioxide, genetic engineering, artificial colours, flavours and sweeteners & added sugars
Olive Farm
Cultivation & Processing
The picturesque olive farm is located at the "boot tip" of Italy at the edge of the small village of Vaccarizzo Albanese in the province of Cosenza in Calabria. The olive groves are tucked in among rolling hills at 400m above sea level and only a few kilometres removed from the Ionian Sea. Optimal conditions for the growth of thriving olive trees characterise the climate and geography.
Tenute Librandi has pursued certified organic cultivation since 1997 and has accrued expertise in cultivating the local varieties Carolea, Dradista, Noceralla del Bellice as well as the Italian specialty Frantoio.
Cultivation and processing take place according to the highest technical and quality standards. The olives are milled within 8 hours of harvest on the farm's own machines. A 3-phase cold extraction method in a decanter centrifuge enables a gentle means of processing that retains the highest possible concentration of phenols and aroma.
Nutritional Values
Storage
Because this oil oxidises easily, it should be stored in a cool, dark place and closed tightly.
Serving Suggestion
Food for everyday consumption
