The Birth of Podere Il Casale’s Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
With the arrival of autumn, the landscape takes on new colors. In our fields, one of the most anticipated moments of the year begins: the olive harvest. It is a time filled with rich aromas, hands at work, and ancient traditions
The Journey of the Olives to Pressing
September and October are not just months of harvest at Podere Il Casale: even the olives in our fields experience a decisive moment in their cycle. It’s the beginning of ripening, and this year the first harvest will take place at
Discover how we care for our olive trees in July
In July, the growth of olive fruits slows down significantly, as the tree concentrates its energy on hardening the pit. This process, which marks a crucial stage of ripening, allows the fruit to become more resilient and ready for the
Olive Tree Flowering is A Crucial Stage in the Cultivation Cycle
At Podere Il Casale, the flowering of the olive tree marks one of the most important stages in the tree's life cycle. Occurring between late April and June, this phase plays a crucial role in determining the quantity and quality
THE PRUNING OF OLIVES!
At Podere Il Casale, the olive tree pruning season has begun! Pruning olive trees is a fundamental practice to ensure the health of the tree and the production of high-quality olives. This stage plays a crucial role in the olive tree’s life
The 4 most common (but not-obvious) questions about olive oil
When our guests come to visit us at Podere il Casale to buy our Extra Virgin Olive Oil, they ask us many questions to better understand the production methods. Often their curiosity focuses on the expressions they heard or read
I Introduce you Podere Il Casale: The Olives Harvest
What are the secrets to produce a good olive oil? Listen to Massimo, who is the protagonist of this new episode of "Ti Presento Podere Il Casale". Olive harvesting at Podere Il Casale is a special moment, where we collect
Differences between olive oil, virgin olive oil and extra virgin olive oil
Olive oil is the base of the food pyramid in a healthy and balanced diet. Pillar of the Mediterranean diet, olive oil is always present on our tables. In the sauce of ragu, in a marinade, for fried or simply
How to choose olive oil: 5 tips to follow
How to choose a quality olive oil? Olive oil is a must in Mediterranean cuisine and even more in the Tuscan one. Surely you too every day use it to enhance, flavor or cook your dishes. But are you really
A GOOD HARVEST!
Nine tons of durum wheat were collected this year. That's a good harvest!