The world of oil. History, production, use of extra virgin olive oil in the kitchen

Sacred to all Mediterranean cultures, the olive tree today is widespread even outside its ideal environment - between the 30th and 46th parallel of the northern hemisphere - and feeds one of the most important socio-economic activities in southern Europe .

Symbol of health and environmental sustainability, extra virgin olive oil is one of the icons of Italy in the world: the main product - with wheat and wine - of a country rich in biodiversity, even in the olive sector.