The olive groves
Ancient roots, sustainable future: the olive trees of Cerrosughero
In the Cerrosughero area of Canino, we cultivate 4,200 olive trees: from here, in 1999, our first Cerrosughero Extra Virgin Olive Oil was born, the very year the Canino DOP began being marketed. Other centuries-old olive trees grow in Bagno di Musignano: imposing trees, recognized as a Slow Food Presidium, whose gnarled trunks and time-sculpted shapes tell the story of the seasons and the land. The limestone soil, with travertine outcrops, testifies to the area's ancient hydrothermal activity. A few kilometers away is Vulci, the great Etruscan city, guardian of a past that lives on in the
landscapes that surround us.
Taking care of our olive groves means protecting the land, a precious treasure chest of splendid fruits and unique biodiversity.
Our olive groves extend across hilly terrain of tuff and limestone origin, characterized by a particularly favorable microclimate. They cover approximately 25 hectares and are home to approximately 7,000 trees of various ages, belonging to the native Caninese cultivar, as well as Frantoio, Leccino, Maurino, and Pendolino.
We manage every phase of our agronomic operations according to rigorous sustainable principles, with careful pruning that respects the natural balance. This approach protects the soil, safeguards biodiversity, and helps preserve the health of the entire ecosystem.
The olives are harvested at the beginning of veraison, at different times depending on the cultivar, and transported to the mill within a few hours to ensure maximum freshness and quality of the final product.
Thus, each bottle contains not only authentic flavour, but also a profound respect for the Canino area and its nature.
The harvest
Harvest generally begins in late September, at the beginning of veraison, when the olives' green color begins to turn black. At this point, the olives are at their best, fully expressing their aromatic complexity. The result is a more balanced oil that maintains the polyphenolic content essential for preservation.
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