Extra Virgin Olive Oil & Night Harvests

By Robbie Sutter


Harvesting is one of the most important aspects when it comes to the creation of extra virgin olive oil. There are many reasons for this and I'd like to think that Spain and Italy alike are some of the most important regions of the world that can be connected to oil of this caliber. Where does the idea of weather come in, though, that can ultimate change how healthful olives can be? If you'd like to know more, there are quite a few methods to take into account.

In particular, those in Italy have seemingly had to change up their methods for the sake of better extra virgin olive oil coming to the surface. I do not think that anyone will be able to argue against this point, especially when it seems weather has been especially sporadic nowadays. While the northern area of Italy has become rainy and cold, the southern area has been warmer than usual. These points are ones which a number of authorities, Bellucci Premium being one example, should bring more focus to.

It's easy to see why southern Italy has seen harvesting difficulties since olives do not thrive in that type of climate. When set in sunny, warmer situations, the olives in question will spoil faster, thereby making them unusable for the pressing that creates the oil that individuals desire. Such shifts in weather may not only change the actual healthful properties of this oil but other aspects the senses can pick up, taste and scent in particular. As a result, growers had to change up their harvesting measures.

October 19th was when this process began, as it seemed as though growers have been able to take it upon themselves to pick their crops at night. The ability for these olives to be picked during the evening is something that can present a great change, provided the weather changes do not bring any negative aspects to the olives in question. What if this unique time of harvesting proves to be effective, you may wonder? I believe that the oil that is pressed can be made that much better.

Will this change in harvesting prove itself as the most effective that could have been seen? If nothing else, I feel as though it has so much potential and that it could be something that will change the way that extra virgin olive oil is looked at, if even to the smallest of an extent. Yes, this type of oil is used constantly, as it is viewed as one of the most healthful. However, this can potentially increase if new, unique information is able to prove itself as legitimate.




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