EU PGI-certified Sicilian EVOO controlled by IRVO, the Italian government's olive oil authority. Each bottle carries a unique serial number traceable to the certifying body.
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GFA Evaluation
Acidity 0.2–0.4% (producer-reported). Native Sicilian cultivars. Harvest year stated on label under the 'Raccolto' designation.
EU PGI certification requires olives to be grown, pressed, and bottled within Sicily. Compliance is verified by IRVO (Istituto Regionale Vitivinicolo), operating under the Italian Ministry of Agriculture. Each bottle carries a unique serial number traceable through IRVO records.
Co-operative structure with member growers within the PGI zone. Revenue distribution to member growers is a structural feature of co-operative models. No additional fair trade certification.
PGI geographic origin is independently certified, not self-declared. Vintage year disclosure is required under PGI rules. PGI requires production and bottling within the designated zone, distinguishing this product from non-PGI Italian-labelled oils that may source olives from multiple countries.