Tuscany

Map of Tuscany

Toscana,or Tuscany in English, is considered the classic olive oil region of Italy by many.  The oils of Lucca and the Chianti regions of Toscana are best known.

The oils produced in the area around Lucca, near the coast, tend to be yellow, light and fluid. In the Chianti region, near Siena in the heart of Toscana, the oils tend to be more green, and spicy with hints of artichoke and pepper.  Further south in the area around Montalcino, the oils tend to be deeper colors, more rustic, and more intense flavors.

Olive oils from Lucca are buttery compared to the more intense Chianti Classico selections. Grown on a hillside above Lucca, this Certified Organic oil is rich, full-bodied and sweet. A great selection!

From Greve in Chianti, a classic Tuscan blend of Moraiolo, Leccino, and Frantoiano olives. Elements of grass, touch of artichoke, hint of green apple, and buttery, with a slight pepper finish. While not organic-certified, it is organically produced.

Tenuta di Capezzana - nice peppery taste without being overdone. A lovely Tuscan extra virgin, always outstanding!

A gift selection from North to South. The Tour of Italy gift selection includes Vittorio Cassini Classico, a Ligurian oil; Frantoio di Sommaia, produced in Calenzano; and Titone Biologica Organic DOP Extra Virgin Oil from the Trapani area. Gold Box.

A gift selection of two of the finest olive oils from Tuscany: Avignonesi and Villa Magra Gran Cru.

It’s unusual to have a delicately fruity olive oil from Tuscany. The terrior in the hills south of Lucca and nearer to Pisa brings forth this lovely oil produced from organically cultivated Frantoio olive trees.Was $35.95. Now on Sale. Best by 31 Dec 2010

It’s unusual to have a delicately fruity olive oil from Tuscany. The terrior in the hills south of Lucca and nearer to Pisa brings forth this lovely oil produced from 2800 organically cultivated Frantoio olive trees.Delicate sweet aroma, peppery finish.

Fruity flavor, excellent taste. From the hills near Orcia and Montalcino. Frantoio Correggiolo, Moraiolo, and Leccino olives come together for an intensely fruity olive oil.