All around Umbria
Oil and “Bruschetta” Fest
In december, all around Umbria, oil mills are open to the public providing the chance to get to know the region of oil, cultivation, harvesting, olive crushing, the sharp and full-bodied taste of extra vergine olive oil, the prince of the Mediterranean diet. A trickle of plain oil brings to life every dish. Spicy enough, with a sweetish deep green colour, Umbria's oil is known worldwide. From November 25, 1997, the European Commission granted Umbria's extra vergine olive oil the status of oil of guaranteed origin placing it among the "Denomination of protected origin" foods.