“Affiorato” Extra virgin Olive oil

Meaning of Cold-Pressed Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Fior d’Olio, Lacrima or Must Oil

This particular type of extra virgin olive oil is obtained by hand-picking a small percentage of oil (about 2-3%) that spontaneously forms on the surface of the paste a few hours after the milling of the olives. This is the cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil!

The Affiorato Oil, not being subjected to any forceful extraction for separation (such as centrifugal or pressure methods) from the water and the pit of the olive, represents the excellence of extra virgin olive oil as it has not undergone any processing phase, arising solely from spontaneous emergence. It presents a rich appearance, in perfect harmony between aroma and flavor.

This product is known in the industry by various names, among the most common: Spontaneous, Affiorato, Fior d’Olio, Oil Elixir, Lacrima d’Olio, or Must d’Olio, etc.