Oliva di Gaeta DOP
Gaeta olive
A spheroidal table olive of intense pink to violet, at least 12 mm across and no more than 410 fruit to the kilo, with a flesh-to-stone ratio of at least 3. The flesh must come away from the stone cleanly and completely.
Designation
- Certification
- DOP
- Category
- Fruit, vegetables and cereals, fresh or processed
- Registered
- 2016 (Reg. UE n. 2252 del 01.12.16)
Where it is made
The Gaeta coast and hinterland, province of Latina.
How it is made
Total polyphenols at least 12 mg/kg, total tocopherols at least 42 mg/kg. The taste is characteristic, slightly bitter with acetic or lactic notes.