The PDO Tuscia mark identifies an extra virgin olive oil tightly linked to the territory of the province of Viterbo, certifying origin, traceability and quality characteristics. It is a designation recognised at European level that protects local producers as well as consumers who care about provenance and authenticity.
Where PDO Tuscia oil is born
The production area includes many municipalities in Tuscia in the province of Viterbo, including Vetralla, Tuscania, Canino, Blera, Montefiascone and Viterbo. It is in these lands—rich in volcanic hills and shaped by a mild climate—that Frantoio Cesare Battisti in Vetralla also operates, one of the historic realities helping enhance PDO oil in the area.
Olive varieties
PDO Tuscia oil is obtained mainly from Caninese olives, an indigenous variety present for centuries in the Viterbo area. At Frantoio Cesare Battisti, this cultivar has always been central to production, alongside other varieties such as Frantoio and Leccino, following local tradition. Each olive type helps build a balanced, recognisable aromatic profile.
How PDO Tuscia oil is produced
The PDO production specifications require:
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manual or mechanical harvesting by 31 December;
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milling within the following 24 hours;
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cold extraction to preserve nutritional and sensory characteristics;
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free acidity not exceeding 0.6%.
Frantoio Cesare Battisti follows these rules strictly. The production cycle takes place entirely within the mill, with modern technology and careful management of harvesting, selection and processing.
Why choose PDO oil from Frantoio Cesare Battisti
Buying Tuscia PDO extra virgin directly from Frantoio Cesare Battisti in Vetralla means choosing a local, guaranteed product, processed within a few hours of harvest and traceable at every step. The cooperative, founded in 1919, is today one of the strongest references in the Viterbo-area olive supply chain, with more than 500 members and a dedicated shop.
This oil is ideal raw, on grilled vegetables, legumes, soups or simply with rustic bread. Its medium fruitiness, with notes of almond, herbs and balanced pungency, makes it perfect for simple cooking that respects ingredients.
