* The price has been increased from the 2023 production lot. This is due to the poor ripening of olives in bad weather and the large number of pests that eat the olive fruit. In order to support the activities of producers, we will accept price increases and purchase a certain number of products this fiscal year. We would be very happy if we could support the activities of producers with your understanding and support. ＊＊ By far, it is an extra virgin olive oil that has many repeat customers. For those who are addicted to a little spiciness when passing the throat, it is a continuous olive oil. For first-timers, a 250ml trial bottle is now available! If you want to try it first, we recommend this. ＊＊ It is an olive oil made from olives harvested in the rocky mountains of Campania, which is close to Puglia in southern Italy, which is a gastronomic area with a warm climate. ▼ Features ・Made in fields that have obtained organic certification ・No pesticides, pesticides, or herbicides such as glyphosate are used. ・The harvested olives are immediately pressed at a low temperature in a workshop on our own farm ・By squeezing at a low temperature, it is possible to maintain the freshness of olives, which are prone to deterioration, and to finish the oil without destroying the original nutrients of the olives ▼ The acidity, which represents the freshness of the oil, is an astonishing 0.12% ・The standard acidity that can be called extra virgin olive oil is "0.8%" ・This olive oil achieves "0.12%", which is far below that standard. ・The secret is realized by squeezing olives harvested on our own farm in our own workshop. ・Olive oil with low acidity is also good for preventing oxidation in the body. ▼ Types of olives ・This olive oil is a blend of "Leccino" and "Ortiz" ・ It is a variety made on a single farm and is an oil made from olive trees that are well managed on their own farm ▼ Taste and aroma This olive oil feels a bit of a punch as it passes down your throat ・This is due to the fact that it contains a lot of polyphenol antioxidants that are produced by early harvesting, as well as a characteristic of the Leccino variety ▼ How to use ・ Since it is "a little punchy", it is highly recommended for finishing salads, fried eggs, and even natto rice! ▼ Producer ・This olive oil is made by an agricultural corporation called "Sala della Terra" ・ It is an organization that means "a gift from the earth" and has the aspect of a social entrepreneur ・One of the specific activities is to integrate immigrants and citizens from Africa, which has become a social problem in southern Italy ・Immigrants who do not know how to live in Italy are playing an active role in society, studying for qualifications and passing on agricultural techniques. ・By building relationships with regular employment and regular wages, we aim to realize a society in which many people can live with hope ▼ Transportation method ・This olive oil is transported to Japan under thorough temperature control ・We have it delivered to Japan by air mail or by ship using low-temperature transportation (reefer container) ・We do not use shipping with a temperature far exceeding 40 degrees Celsius. ・By doing so, we try to deliver products that have been carefully grown and processed by the producer in the same condition as possible