Description
The Ekstra Devisko Oljcno Olje Slovenske Istre PDO is an extra-virgin olive oil produced from a single cultivar and which should contain at least 80% of that cultivar. The allowed cultivars are Bianchera Istriana, Leccino, Buga, Carbonia, Maurino, Frantoio and Pendolino.
Production Area
The production area of the del Ekstra Devisko Oljcno Olje Slovenske Istre PDO is within the territory of the Slovenian part of Istria, in the Littoral-Kras Statistical Region.
Production Method
The olive harvest is done manually when optimal ripeness has been achieved. Successively, the olives are transported to oil mills for the oil processing, which should happen within a maximum of 48 hours after the collecting. The olive oil is extracted from the whole olives at a temperature lower than 27°C, followed by the storage in specific countermarked containers, which have a temperature between 12°C and 20°C. Afterward, a quality check takes place, which precedes the bottling and labelling.
Appearance and Flavour
The Ekstra Devisko Oljcno Olje Slovenske Istre PDO has a fruity aroma.
History
The history of the Ekstra Devisko Oljcno Olje Slovenske Istre PDO is linked to the tradition of the olive tree cultivation in the territory of the Slovenian part of Istria, which dates back to ancient times. In fact, there is evidence of oil production in this area in sources that are dated in the period between the 11th and 17th centuries. These document the knowledge of the producers, which have always contributed to determine the high quality of the product.
Gastronomy
Extra virgin olive oil is easily degradable and must be stored correctly to maintain its organoleptic qualities. It should therefore be kept in a cool, dark place at a temperature between 14 andwv 18°C, away from sources of heat and away from other foods which produce odours. It should be used within four to six months of pressing to enjoy its flavour at its best. Ekstra Devisko Oljcno Olje Slovenske Istre PDO is consumed raw, but can also be used in numerous preparations, since it is able to enhance the dishes' aromas and flavours in a balanced manner, without being dominant.
Marketing
The product is sold as Ekstra Devisko Oljcno Olje Slovenske Istre PDO. It is marketed in glass containers with varying capacities.
Distinctive Features
The Slovenian part of Istria has a geographic position that is very propitious for the olive tree cultivation. The influence of the Adriatic Sea, with its peculiar Mediterranean climate, reaches up to its northern limit, favouring an optimal ratio between the oil genuineness and its biophenol content. The Ekstra Devisko Oljcno Olje Slovenske Istre PDO thus boasts a high content of antioxidants and reaches quality levels that are extraordinary. Another contributor to this fact are the soil's characteristics, since there is a domination of sedimentary rocks with brown terrains in the Slovenian part of Istria, and the olive tree develops making use of these favourable conditions.
