Aprutino pescarese explained

Aprutino pescarese PDO is a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) olive oil, produced in the province of Pescara, in the regions of Abruzzo. It is among the first group^[1] of Italian extra virgin olive oils to gain the PDO.

Cultivar

• Dritta
• Leccino
• Toccolana

Organoleptic traits

Aprutino pescarese PDO has the following traits:

• Color: green to yellow;
• Odor: middle-high fruity;
• Taste: fruity;
• Oleic acid max. acidity not exceeding 0,6 grams per 100 grams of oil;
• Panel Test score: ≥ 6.5;
• Number of peroxides: ≤ 14 Meq O2/Kg;
• K270: ≤ 1.50;
• Oleic Acid: 68.00% and 85.00%;
• Polyphenols: ≥ 100 p.p.m.

See also

• Italian products with protected designation of origin
• Olive oil regulation and adulteration
• Olive oil
• Protected Geographical Status

References

1. In the same regulation also: Brisighella, Collina di Brindisi, Canino and Sabina.

External links

• Official Journal of the European Union (GUCE L 163/96 del 02.07.1996), Reg. CE n° 1263/96
• Technical production regulation, in Italian
• Consortium site Aprutino Pescarese D.O.P.