Azienda Agricola Mimosa
(olio del Besuc)
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Description:
In the early 90s we gradually introduced the olive tree to replace the vine, initially only as an ornamental crop and then, starting from 2004, for the production of high quality extra virgin oil with an increase in olive groves up to more than 500 plants planted at home. The selection of varieties with marked resistance to low temperatures (such as Leccino and Grignan) proved fundamental.
However, thanks to the particular microclimate present, we also successfully grow many other Italian varieties that are less tolerant to cold, such as Moraiolo, Nocellara del Belice, Taggiasca and Fantoio.
The control of all production phases from the management of the olive grove to the packaging of the oil allows us to maintain high quality standards. The harvest is manual and also takes place through the use of electric and pneumatic harvesters.
The olives are then transferred to the oil laboratory, stored for no more than 24 hours after harvesting in low boxes to avoid fermentation, and cold pressed at the company oil mill.
Geolocation:
Here on the right you can see the route of the IT06 Gastronomic tour of Pinerolo, this point of interest is the second stop.
Which itinerary is included in:
This point of interest is included in the IT06 Tour gastronomico del pinerolese
Historical backgrounds:
Founded in 1990, the Mimosa farm, a small family-run business, has been pioneering the cultivation of olive trees in “Besucco” on the hill of Pinerolo near “Monte Oliveto” since 1996.
The olive is a culture that has strong historical roots in the Piedmontese territory. Introduced in Roman times olive growing is present in Piedmont until the Middle Ages, as well as almond trees. From 1700 until the beginning of 1800, following a gradual lowering of temperatures (micro-glaciation), the olive tree underwent a strong contraction to be replaced definitively during 1800 with the vine, Thanks to the greater profit and to the new trade routes on track with the south of the country where the yields are more competitive, this crop will not leave more space to the Piedmontese olive cultivation despite the favorable climatic conditions again.
