Lametia Dop
The term 'Lametia' is the modern denomination of the ancient geographical area known as 'Laconia' which was part of the Magna Grecia. The land is very interesting for its historic and environmental importance: both the littoral ones for the tourism activities and the hills, the inhabitants of which call it Lamezia Terme. The cultivation of olives in this area has developed greatly as from the 60s, with the introduction of modern techniques and represents today one of the first sectors of the local economy.
Consumption
Lametia oil has a delicate taste and aroma, and blends well with fish based dishes and salads, due to its characteristics of extreme equilibrium.
Identification
The labeling of Lametia Dop
The product label displays the official insignia of the consortium and the wording "Denominazione di origine protetta Lametia," followed by the European Community Dop identification mark.
I.D. card
- Type
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Description
- Lametia oil presents a maximum acidity of 0,50%, it has a greenish-yellowish colour and has a fruity pleasant smell
- Characteristics
- The olive oil has a fruity taste
- Area of production
- This includes the area of Piana di Lamezia Terme and the following districts in the province of Catanzaro: Curinga, Filadelfia Angitola, Lamezia Terme, Maida, S. Pietro a Maida, Gizzeria, Feroleto, Antico e Pianopoli
- Selling period
- All the year round
- Normative references
- European registration with Council regulation (CE) n. 2107/99 issued on GUCE L. 258, 5th November 1999; national recognition with DM 29th October 1999, on GURI n. 265, 11th November 1999
