Villa Pontina is an award-winning organic Itrana Monovarietal from southern Lazio, approaching the sea. Villa Pontina is produced from organic farming at the foot of the Ausoni Mountains near the Pontine Islands in the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Presidium Slow Food 2021
Bibenda Oli Guide of the Italian Sommelier Foundation 2021: 5 Drops (maximum score)
Gambero Rosso 2021, 3 Leaves (maximum score)
Flos Olei 2021 (92/100)
Merum Guide (Germany)
Flos Olei 2020 (91/100)
New York International Olive Oil Competition
2019: Gold Medal
2018: Best in Class
Flavor notes: Green pepper, tomato, grass, green tomatoes, and black pepper. This is the perfect condiment for "bazzoffia", the region's traditional soup, with spring vegetables, legumes, beaten eggs, and pecorino cheese. Other favorite vegetables and bean combinations include broad beans, artichokes, and tomatoes.
For about 3 years now, in addition to Organic certification, Villa Pontina has Biodynamic certification and are the only pure olive growers in Lazio to be biodynamic certified by Demeter.