CONSORZIO AGRARIO DI SIENA

The "Consorzio Agrario" is simply a co-operative of farmers, founded in the year 1901 in Siena, one of the oldest and most beautiful cities of Tuscany. It's important to remember also that the province of Siena encompasses famous territories of "Brunello" of Montalcino, "Nobile" of Montepulciano and the majority of "Chianti Classico". The principle activity of the society is to provide technical means and services to the agricultural producers of the province and it's hinterlands. The fact that the "Consorzio" is a co-operative enables its members, of which there are at present approximately 3500, to be both the principle suppliers of the Consorzio's agricultural products as well as being, naturally, the main clientele. This means being able to count on a high reliability from the raw material suppliers as well as the elevated quality of the finished products. The "Consorzio" also owns various industrial equipment, such as the modern "Frantoio Oleario" situated in the heart of Chianti, it also owns a chain of food stores in the provinces of Siena and Arezzo, where high quality and typically traditional local products are sold. With it's packaged Extra Virgin Olive Oil, it is the "Consorzio Agrario di Siena's" intention to propose the maximum in quality and price, covering three different levels of market. The oils which cover these three different types of product, are all subject to strict controls (chemical and "organoleptic" testing), and all derive from the most prestigious olive plantations in Tuscany (I.G.P. Toscana) and from central and southern Italy (Made In Italy).

"The Tuscan olive oil I.G.P"

Under this label, the Siena Agricultural Consortium , bottles its own Extra Virgin Olive Oil of the finest quality. This obtained by blending pure Tuscan Extra Virgin Olive Oils and has outstanding chemical and natural properties. The result of this blend is a fruity, intense and well balanced Olive Oil, which has a fragrant flavour and is pleasantly light to the palate.

"The Granducato olive oil"

Under this label, the Siena Agricultural Consortium, offers an Extra Virgin Olive Oil of an excellent balance between price and quality. The result of a careful selection of pure Extra Virgin Olive Oils from the central Italian regions (Toscana, Umbria e Lazio), and has outstanding chemical and natural properties. This Oil is fruity and well balanced. Furthermore it has a velvety flavour and is pleasantly light.

"The Consorzio olive oil"

The Consortium's Extra Virgin Olive Oil is obtained by blending first-rate Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oils. A careful selection of these oils offers optimal chemical and natural properties thus developing its harmoniously balanced taste. Available packaged and in a more convenient format.