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Gaeta olive PDO
The cultivation and production zone of Gaeta PDO olives includes some territories of the Province of Latina, among these there are also Maenza, Priverno and Prossedi. It is obtained exclusively from the fruits of the Itrana olive variety.
It reached its maximum diffusion in 1400 but you should know that Virgil also spoke about it in the Aeneid?
After the olive harvest, that takes place between March and April, the olives are placed in fresh water in order to remove the bitterness and then for five months in a low dose brine.
The Gaeta PDO olive is characterised by its purple colour and vinous flavour with various shades of vinegar.
Very tasty as a delicious appetizer or aperitif and excellent in sauces, meat and fish dishes.
