Organic Olive Oil or Tuscan PGI? Differences, Pairings and Tasting
What is the difference between organic olive oil and Tuscan PGI olive oil?
Organic certification concerns the farming and production method, with attention to soil, plant and environmental health. PGI certification protects the connection between a product and its place of origin through a specific production standard.
An oil can therefore be both organic and Tuscan PGI. At Inserrata, both oils come from olives grown according to organic farming principles.
Where does Inserrata olive oil come from?
Inserrata oils are made from olives grown on our farm in the hills of San Miniato, near Pisa. Climate, soil, olive varieties and harvest time all contribute to the final profile. The main cultivars are Leccino, Moraiolo, Pendolino, Frantoio, Mignola and Coratina.
How can you recognise olive oil aromas and flavours?
During a professional tasting, three main aspects are evaluated.
Aromas
We look for fresh, clean aromas such as freshly cut grass, olive leaf, artichoke, almond, green tomato and aromatic herbs.
Bitterness
Bitterness is a natural sensation in extra virgin olive oil and depends mainly on the olives used and their degree of ripeness.
Pungency
Pungency is linked to the natural compounds present in olive oil. It can be delicate or more intense and persistent. Bitterness and pungency are not defects. When balanced, they are important characteristics of a high-quality EVO oil.
Organic olive oil or PGI olive oil: which should you choose?
There is no single olive oil that is better in every situation. The choice depends on personal taste and on the dish.
It is ideal for bruschetta, legumes, soups, vegetables, salads, white fish and everyday dishes.
Discover Inserrata Organic EVO Oil
Organic Tuscan IGP EVO Oil has a softer, harmonious and elegant profile, with notes of thistle, chard, fennel, asparagus, green tomato, bitter almond and basil. It is perfect with baked fish, white meats, vegetables, cheeses and traditional Tuscan dishes.
Discover Organic Tuscan IGP EVO Oil
Inserrata Organic IGP Olive Oil follows a production specification that protects its origin and traceability. In terms of style, it tends to be softer and more harmonious, while maintaining clearly perceptible bitterness and pungency. On the nose, notes of thistle, chard, fennel, tomato leaf, bitter almond and basil emerge.
It is perfect with white meats, baked fish, steamed vegetables, cheeses, traditional Tuscan dishes and whenever you are looking for elegance and aromatic precision.
During the tasting, you can try both oils with Tuscan focaccia, cured meats and local cheeses, discovering how their aromas and flavors change according to the food pairing.
The tasting takes place at the Inserrata estate in La Serra, San Miniato, between Florence and Pisa. It is an ideal experience for anyone wishing to discover extra virgin olive oil, local products, traditional cuisine and the authentic landscape of the Tuscan hills.