The DOP in Abruzzo
D.O.P. Aprutino Pescarese
The area of the DOP Aprutino Pescara is all in the province of Pescara and running from the area of Loreto Aprutino Vestina, and Moscufo Pianella to that of Tocco da Casauria, and the gorge of Peoples and Morrone. To boast that the DOP extra virgin olive oil must contain at least 80% of the varieties Straight , Leccino and Toccolana certificate coming from the olive. The rest can come from other varieties, but always present in that grove. The aprutino Pescara has been recognized with DOP EC regulation 1263 of 07/02/1996 and is protected dall'apposito Protection Consortium sponsored by professional organizations and associations of producers of Pescara, which consists of 72 producers ¬ no. The control is entrusted to the Chamber of Commerce of Pescara .
Characteristics of DOP Aprutino Pescarese
- color: yellow-green or green, with shades in between
- Taste: fruity
- Maximum acidity: 0.6%
- peroxide value of less than 12 sq m / kg
- total polyphenols: not less than 100 ppm
- Panel Test score: greater than 6.5
DOP Colline Teatine
The area of the DOP Colline Teatine is all in the province of Chieti and goes along the coast, the area of Francavilla al Mare to the San Salvo, pushing it up to Pretoro, Casoli Lama and the Peligni. To boast that the DOP extra virgin olive oil must be made from at least 50% of the variety Gentile di Chieti certificate coming from the olive, combined with not more than 40% of Leccino . The rest can come from other varieties, but always present in that grove. The DOP Chieti hills may be accompanied by a geographical additional clarification (officially recognized) that best indicate the area of origin, namely the Frente and Vasto. The hills Chieti DOP has been recognized with the 2325 EU Reg 1.24 1.97 and is protected by the Protection Consortium which brings together the olive-growing associations of Chieti (ie apoA, APOAM, APOC CNO LAPOAM and Laro). Even in this case the production control and the certifi ¬ are entrusted to the Chamber of Commerce of Chieti .
Characteristics of DOP Colline Teatine
- color from green to yellow
- taste: fruity
- Maximum acidity: 0.6%
- peroxide value of less than 15 sq m / kg
- total polyphenols: not less than 100 ppm
- Panel Test score: greater than 6.5
PDO Pretuziano Hills Teramane
The area of the DOP Pretuziano hills of Teramo is all in the province of Teramo. To boast that the DOP extra virgin olive oil must contain at least 75% of the total varieties Leccino , Frantoio and Straight from the olive from the certificate, associated with the remaining 25% of other varieties such as Tortiglione, Carboncella and Castiglionese, but always present in that grove. The DOP Pretuziano hills teramane DOP has been recognized with Rule 1491 of 25/08/2003 and is protected by the Consortium for the protection promoted by the ' Unaprol in collaboration with the Coldiretti el ' Provincial Farmers Union . The control is entrusted to the Chamber of Commerce of Teramo .
The territory of Teramo area is known to be producing excellent olive oil since the days of Italy and its name given by the Romans it was Pretutians ager, by the name of the Italian people who lived there before their conquest. Cato, in his De re rustica, cites oil agro Pretuziano.
Characteristics of DOP Pretuziano Hills Teramane
- color: greenish yellow
- Taste: fruity with medium bitterness and pungency (average)
- Maximum acidity: below 0.5%
- peroxide value of less than 15 sq m / kg
- Panel Test score: greater than 6.5