Rosso from Villa Zottopera, 2010
SKU
ZOT-004
We're thrilled to have Rosso from Villa Zottopera. Outstanding Sicilian oil - great as a finishing oil. Rosso is an outstanding extra virgin olive oil produced from Tonda Iblea olive groves dating back to the 14th Century. From the area of Ragusa in southern Sicily.
Rosso 2010 has been awarded
Best of Class, Gold Medal at the Los Angeles International Awards June 2011;
a Bronze Medal, Fruttato Medio, at SOL in Verona, April 2011; and
Gran Menzione, Fruttato Medio, L’Orciolo d’Oro.
In prior year the oils of Villa Zottopera have won many awards including:
3 Olive, Slow Food, 2010
Gran Menzione, Fruttato Intenso, SOL in Verona, April 2010
Los Angeles International Olive Oil Awards, 2008, Gold Medal 2009, repeats in 2010
L.A. County Fair, Wines and Olive Oils, 2004 and 2006
CIBUS 2002
L'extravergine Best of the Year 2003
Recognized by Gambero Rosso
Monte Iblei Gulfi
Biologic (organic) cultivation.
Fruity with a slightly bitter aftertaste. Ideal on fresh vegetables, fish, and bruschetta. Wonderful on roasted meats.
Rosso makes a thoughtful gift for those who like fine olive oil.
- Bottle Size:500 ml.
- Certification:Organic
- Harvest: 2010
- Region:Sicily
- Tasting Notes: Interesting hints of tomato, nice peppery finish -- one of our all-time favorites
- Rating: 100
- PronunciationVIL-la zoh-TOE-per-ah