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Podere "Quattro Venti" is located in the Chianti hills above Greve in Chianti, 25 km from Florence. (Click here for a map). |
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The Podere extends over six hectares, facing north-east. There is an
olive grove on two hectares. The olive trees are many years old but still producing, even though some were severely damaged by frost and freezing temperatures during
the winter of 1985. However, the micro-climate enjoyed in this
particular area helps control any parasites which might damage the
trees. In fact, very little or no intervention is needed to obtain a
good and healthy crop. We could say that this is a biological olive
grove; the only treatment given to the trees is the addition to the soil
of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. The grove comprises 500 trees - 250
per hectare. Two hundred trees are young and are not yet producing.
Traditional local varieties are cultivated: Leccino (very resistant to
cold temperatures), Moraiolo, Frantoio and Pendolino. This extravirgin olive
oil you are enjoying
comes from a beautiful place and is produced by the skill of Miss Giuseppina Morico. |
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