E.V.O. Oil from Greve by Castel Ruggero and Giacomo Grassi

In the surroundings of Greve in Chianti, an area with a very high wine density, the oil production of Castel Ruggero Pellegrini and Giacomo Grassi stands out.

Castel Ruggero, not distant from the center of Florence, has an ancient and complex story with many twists and turns. The brothers Pellegrini have tried to reconstruct the past events connected with the area and the castle, currently partly owned by their family. 

The farm, which has also a vineyard and offers accommodation, mainly produces extra virgin olive oil from a 16-hectare olive grove with 3,295 trees with an average oil production per year of about 26 hectoliters.

Giacomo Grassi’s farm is a young farm, run besides the family estate, in the ancient village Case di Dudda, in the middle of the hills of Chianti. It is a 6-hectare specialized olive grove with 3,000 trees, which means an average production of 35 hectoliters of extra virgin olive oil. 

Among the extra virgin oils produced by Giacomo Grassi, all monocultivar, we propose the Maurino, really excellent. From Castel Ruggero we recommend the excellent extra virgin olive oil Ruggente DOP Chianti Classico.

Chianti Classico Dop Ruggente – Castel Ruggero

From Frantoio 40%, Moraiolo 30%, Leccino 20%, with other olive varieties 10%. Continuous cycle production system. Medium fruity. Intense limpid golden yellow color with slight green hues. Its aroma is ample and rotund, rich in vegetal hints of artichoke and chicory, together with fragrant notes of mint, rosemary and sage. Its taste is fine and strong, with a flavor of lettuce, unripe almond and black pepper. Bitterness is definite and pungency is distinct.

€ 13 the 0,500 lt bottle.

Maurino - Giacomo Grassi

Maurino olive variety 100%. Continuous cycle production system. Medium fruity. It is a beautiful intense limpid golden yellow color with slight green hues. Its aroma is ample and rotund, with hints of artichoke, enriched by notes of mint, sage and rosemary. Its taste is full and elegant, with a flavor of chicory, lettuce and a distinct note of black pepper and almond. Bitterness is strong and pungency is definite.

€ 12 the 0,250 lt bottle.

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