The oil mill
Frantoio Sant'Agata d'Oneglia
Climbing the hill, the village appears framed by silver branches, Sant’Agata d’Oneglia, a handful of houses warmed by the sun and caressed by the sea breeze. The land is arid, but the hand of man has made it generous. Far back in time, olive trees have taken root and given their colour to the landscape and the scent of oil has filled the air.
The queen is the Taggiasca olive. A small, tasty fruit, from which a delicate, sweet, fragrant oil is made. It was a gift from the Benedictine monks who introduced an olive variety to western Liguria in the 1600s and it spread throughout the area.
The Taggiasca olive reigns over a tradition that has been handed down for generations. It is the tradition of quality, of things done according to nature, of genuineness.
Since 1827, the Mela family has passionately cultivated this tradition of quality and authenticity.
The precious Taggiasca olives harvested slightly in advance of ripening are pressed on the same day with the same care as in the past. The result is an extra virgin olive oil with an intense, lively character and a delicate, fragrant flavour. The excellence of this noble condiment is confirmed by the DOP Riviera Ligure certification and numerous awards, including the prestigious ‘ErcoleOlivario’ prize.
In the Frantoio’s specialities, the flavour of this oil accompanies, according to the best Ligurian tradition, the products of the land. Simple and light, appetising recipes. Sauces, creams and the typical Ligurian pesto. All specialities produced without colouring agents or preservatives in respect of naturalness.
In the ancient village of Sant’ Agata, in the Mela family’s oil mill, passion and taste for a job well done have been a guarantee of excellence for your table for 6 generations.
CRU DAMARE OIL
- Extra virgin olive oil monocultivar Taggiasca
100% Italian, cold-pressed
Only from Taggiasca olives harvested by hand on terraces near the sea. Sweet, delicate and rounded oil flavour, hints of almond and pine nut. Particularly recommended on raw fish, suitable for all dishes.
