Lombardy Oils - Comincioli olio extravergine di oliva

Lombardy Extravirgin Olive Oils - Oil Extravirgin Comincioli-FoodExplore.

In Lombardy the olive tree was fisrt introduced during roman ages from colonies coming from Magna Grecia, mainly around the areas of the big lakes. The official name used today in the Lombardy territory for this oil is Extravirgin Olive Oli Lombardy Lakes. Como and Iseo Lakes are included in these lakes, while the Garda Lake uses the denomination Olio Garda DOP. The production yield is very low and the final product is a very delicate and elegant oil, whose aromas are subtle and of fresh grass , hay and artichoke, the colour ranges from green to yellow, the taste is fruity with sweet notes and an almond aftertaste.


On the west shore of the Garda Lake, there is the famous Comincioli company, originary of Puegnago, in Valtenesi. The company is made up of a great number of lands owned by the family: 11 hectares planted with vines and 10 planted with olive trees. The company is founded on a family that has been passing on its tradition from generation to generation. Research and newness are fundamental for the company to create an innovative product, by guaranteeing its healthiness and quality; these are principles which became their mission." The olive oil is one of those products which represent the Italian tradition and cuisine, well-known and used since ancient times and famous for its heathy features, such as the vitamins E, K and D, beta carotene, poliphenols, all properties known for their antioxidant characteristics, healthy for our cells. The extrction of the olive oil takes place in the respect of the surrounding environment, in perfect harmony with nature. The plants, for example, are yearly pruned, guaranteeing their healthiness. The extra virgin olive oil shows all its intense aromas, sligthly bitter, and it is a healthy, genuine, high-quality product, with notes of green clover.
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