EVO: EXTRA VIRGIN OIL

GARDA DOP

Lake Garda is the northernmost area in Europe where olive trees are grown for the production of olive oil. Garda has a unique microclimate, very similar to a Mediterranean subarea, and since ancient times olive trees are part of the landscape. The “cultivar” – the native olive tree of the region is the “casaliva” but there are many other families in the area. We know a couple of small producers obsessed with the tradition but committed to research and quality happy to show you the process and let you try their organic olive juice.

Frantoio Montecroce in Desenzano is a place of nice people you will love to meet.