In a naturally suited territory, the over 800 olive trees<\/strong> have been producing a full-bodied oil with an intense aroma and a soft and fruity taste for centuries. The olives, mainly of the Moraiolo<\/strong> type and minimally Frantoio<\/strong> and Leccino<\/strong>, are grown with respect for the plant and the territory, without the use of chemicals and pesticides, and they are harvested manually.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_content” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” equal_height=”yes” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ background_image=”7166″ background_image_position=”center center” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][toggles style=”minimal” accordion=”true”][toggle color=”Default” title=”Description”][vc_column_text]Protected Denomination of Origin (\u201cPDO\u201d) extra virgin olive oil produced over the centuries within the Colpernaco Estate in compliance with a philosophy wholly inspired to organic and sustainable principles<\/strong>. The cultivars are mainly Moraiolo with also Leccino and Frantoio in minimal part. The olive trees are located in a unique position in the world, exactly in the middle of the olive belt between Assisi and Spoleto, which has been included by the Food and Agricultural Organization (\u201cFAO\u201d) in the Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (“GIAHS”)<\/strong>, in recognition of the outstanding landscapes of aesthetic beauty that combine agricultural biodiversity, resilient ecosystems and a valuable cultural heritage.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Default” title=”Provenance”][vc_column_text]The exposure of the land and its predominantly stony and mineral-rich nature<\/strong> as well as the climate<\/strong> of the area have beneficial influences on the unique quality<\/strong> of the olive oil in this area. The same can be said for the altitude which, being approximately 300 meters above sea level, provides the ideal climatic conditions to obtain the excellent quality of our oil.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Default” title=”Terroir”][vc_column_text]The qualities of a plant depend, among other factors, on its interaction with the environment<\/strong>, with the type of soil<\/strong> and the microclimate<\/strong> that hosts it. In fact, there is a very close relationship between the genetic characteristics of a plant and those of the environment in which it lives. The strong temperature variations<\/strong> between day and night that occur in the area have a positive influence on the olive trees.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Default” title=”Cultivar”][vc_column_text]The main variety (cultivar) of Tenuta Colpernaco’s olives is mainly of the Moraiolo<\/strong> type. It is a variety that is believed to be native to Tuscany but typical and widespread also in Umbria, especially south of Perugia, in the Spoleto valley. The fruits are small, just over a gram, but with an oil yield that exceeds 20 percent. The color of the oil is a more or less intense green. Intensely fruity with marked vegetal notes, the oil obtained from the Moraiolo cultivar is decidedly bitter and spicy with a hint of leaf and elegant typical wood notes.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Default” title=”Harvesting”][vc_column_text]It takes place exclusively by hand<\/strong> and normally at the beginning of October, slightly earlier than the ripening time. This with the precise aim of maximizing the quality of the oil. In fact, overripe olives are more vulnerable to the stress of harvesting and storage that precedes the extraction of the oil in the mill.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Default” title=”Processing cycle”][vc_column_text]The entire process is inspired by rigorous respect for the natural, organic and biological characteristics of the olive. The entire processing cycle follows the principles of sustainability and respect for the territory<\/strong>. Once the olives have been harvested, they are brought within a few hours to the mill which is located a few hundred meters from the estate.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][\/toggles][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#bc9b44″ scene_position=”center” top_padding=”60″ bottom_padding=”60″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_gallery type=”nectarslider_style” images=”306,6441,6426,6416,6423,6455,6452,6360,6345,6356,6341″ image_loading=”default” bullet_navigation_style=”see_through” onclick=”link_no” img_size=”1920×800″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#0e3016″ scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”70″][vc_custom_heading text=”The processing cycle” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:55|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]\r\n\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t