Azienda Agricola Bova Paolo is placed in Amaroni, a little centre of Calabria, south Italy, in the province of Catanzaro. It was founded by Raffaele Bova, a passionate olive grower who lived in Swisse for many years, and now his work is carried on with his sons. The Bova Family comes from several generations of little oil and honey producers and now days it still has a good name all over the region Calabria, proven by the fact that much of the oil production is still sold by work of mouth. For these people the use of oil has become tradition, culture, myth. 1
Meet the oil factory Bova Manca del Bosco is one of the company pioneer in organic since 1991, year of the first Organic Certification, in addition to the 1st Place for the Best Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil of Calabria. Bova is a producer who has been capable to associate tradition and innovation, improving qualitative standards of his olive oil, conducting optimally the entire product row and advantaging the agronomic transformation practices, all that in order to have an high-quality extra virgin olive oil.
Our organic extra virgin olive oil Bova Extra Virgin Olive Oil comes from the autichton variety of olives named Carolea, existing in our territory by a long way. For its organolephtic characteristics, Bova s oil lends itself to numerous uses. It is not overmuch sour or spicy, but it is delicate and savory, elegant and fruity. In the year 2010, our oil achieved an 8 during the International Degustation Panel Test. The difference between bio and conventional production, other than keeping with the concern of genuine quality, is that strict attention is paid to the organic properties of the product which determine healthy benefits in balance with our ecosystem. It is important to prevent the attack of Dacus oleae ( olive fly) and that is the reason why our plants are situated in hills, far from the sea where our antagonist lies. 3
Strong points The olive-tree cultivation is supported by weather conditions and control agents (hot and dry summer with low humidity, a regular pruning ) that all together don t need specific interventions: - Lack of environmental pollution; - Charlky ground with PH 8; - The only use of organic substance enriched with potassium and phosphorous; - Lack of pesticide; - Cold pressed (extraction) - Use of advanced technology; - No mechanical felting.
Certifications - ASS (Associazione Suolo e Salute). Number of certification 001 ( The first in Calabria). - Bio-Suisse, - USDA NOOP, United States; - COR, Canada. 5
Identity card: Bova s organic olive oil Altitude: 300/430 m.s.l.m Olive grove: Native Carolea monocultivar Harvesting system: Mechanic shaking on hanging nets Pressing: Cold (Temperature less than 27 C) Oil production: Rapid ( max 4 hours) Storage place: Dark, dry with a regular temperature, in inox steel container to avoid oxidation. Colour: Golden with green tint. Smell: Fruity and fresh grass. Taste: Spicy and bitter taste. Density: Medium fluidity.
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The extra virgin olive oil Ciampa Antico The Ciampa family has been producing olive oil since 1774 with constant attention to the quality and purity of its product.
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Manca del Bosco Extra virgin olive oil Organic Our highest category extra virgin olive oil comes from the variety Carolea, an extraordinary rustic sculpture that has been present in our land since farther ages. Bova s olive oil in 2010 received as mark an 8 from the Evaluation Panel of the International Degustation. In the bottle
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Extra virgin olive oil 100 % Italian, Cold Extraction. It is produced by selected olives then harvested in our oil factory. It is ideal on the table to flavour differend food without overlook the taste. Oil/Food- matching: Courses with a strong taste go well with an extra virgin olive oil of the same strong and aromatic taste. The other way round, delicate courses go well with olive oils not too spicy or savoury. Our olive oil, for its organoleptic features, lends itself to several uses. It s not too bitter or hot, it s delicate and savoury, refined and fruity. Due to its cold extraction and its high power to season, you just need to pour a small amount in order to give foods the necessary imprint of taste and odor.
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Our products In addition to organic extra virgin olive oil, the main production, our company has amplified the line od products introducing appetizewrs such as green and black olives, a line of patè/sauces as organic olive cream, dried tomatoes and recently also honey and a limited production of red wine named Il Tralcio. Below all our products.
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Olive They are the most excellent selected black olives, essential to enrich courses like poultry, meal and fish. Ideal even for aperitifs. Pickled black olives Ingredients : Black olives, water, salt. Corrector of acidity: lactic acid.
Ideal for appetizers, aperitifs or even like ingredient to flavour starters and main courses. Pickled green olives Ingredients: Green olives, water, salt, Corrector of acidity: citric acid; antioxidant: ascorbic acid. 19
When the olives take a characteristic velvety colour, they are ideal for appetizers or to be served with a drink. Black olives Alla Monacale Ingredients: Black olives, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, fennel seeds, sweet bay, origan, spicy pepper, sweet pepperoni, salt. Corrector of acidity: Lactic acid.
They have a delicate taste and a fleshy pulp thanks to its big aspect. Ideal to be served with a cocktail or even only like a snack. Good for appetizers, smooked cheese or flat bread. Green olives from Cerignola Ingredients: Green olives, water, salt. Corrector of acidity: citric acid. Antioxidant: Ascorbic acid. 21
They are excellent served alone for a classic aperitif and also interesting to flavour numerous courses. Pitted green olives Alla Calabrese Ingredients: Pitted green olives, extra virgin olive oil, fennel seeds, garlic, sweet pepperoni, origan, salt. Corrector of acidity: citric acid.
They are a good alternative to classic olives because of their particular and refined taste. Ideal for appetizers and snacks during a good dinner. Black olives with orange-peel Ingredients: Black olives, extra virgin olive oil, orange-peels, black pepper, origan, salt. Corrector of acidity: lactic acid. 23
Pate and sauces A perfect cream for all the people who appreciate the fresh, light and soft taste of the green olives. Ideal to stuff fast snack, rolls or appetizers. Green olives cream Ingredients: Green olives, extra virgin olive oil, capers, garlic, black pepper, anchovies, salt. Corrector of acidity: citric acid.
Essential for sauces and good for aperitifs, spread on toasted slice of bread. After the harvest-time, the olives are put in salt, minced and associated to extra virgin olive oil. In this way, the cream has a strong but graceful taste, typical of our land, Calabria. Black olives cream Ingredients: Black olives, extra virgin olive oil, capers, garlic, black pepper, anchovies, salt. Corrector of acidity: citric acid. 25
The onion is one of the products good for juices and sauces, soups and main courses, In particular, the red onion from Tropea is one of the best ingredient you can use at cooking. Tropea red onions mustard Ingredients: Ired onions from Tropea, cane sugar, chestnut flour, red wine, raisins, extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves, Salt. Corrector of acidity: citric acid.
Pesto alla Genovese is a famous and flavoured condiment in Italy. Basil is the main ingredient, then garlic and pine nuts. Ideal to be served with pasta. Pesto alla Genovese Ingredients: Basil, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, pine nuts, parmigiano reggiano cheese, pecorino cheese, black pepper, salt. Corrector of acidity: citric acid. 27
Ideal to be spread on toasted slice of bread or open-sandwiches, combined with a good white wine or used as sauce for a meet-based main course. Artichokes cream Ingredients: Artichokes, extra virgin olive oil, black wine vinegar, garlic, black pepper, sweet bay, salt. Corrector of acidity: citric acid.
This cream has a strong taste, ideal to garnish open-sandwiches, to stuff rolls and pizza and it is also used to reinforce the taste of sauces and main courses. 9) Dried tomatoes cream Ingredients: Dried tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, capers, garlic, mint, origan, spicy pepper, salt. Corrector of acidity: citric acid. 29
The pickles We prepare artichokes using only high-quality products, manually operated by capable hands, set out in a pot and covered by olive oil. Artichokes in olive oil are delicate and good for appetizer. Artichokes in olive oil Ingredients: Artichokes, extra virgin olive oil, black wine vinegar, garlic, black pepper, sweet bay, salt. Corrector of acidity: citric acid.
Crisp dried tomatoes are the example of good cooking in south Italy thanks to their spicy nature. Ideal to be served with cold courses, appetizers or even like relish on slice of grilled bread. Dried tomatoes in olive oil Ingredients: dried tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, capers, garlic, mint, origan, spicy pepper, salt. Corrector of acidity: Citric acid. 31
Other typical Calabria Ideal for appetizers and side, sauces and fried food. It has potassium, iodine, iron, calcium, sulphur, selenium, magnesium, vitamin C and E, carbohydrates and few fat. It is considered am healthy and precious food.
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Wine Il Tralcio is a red wine resulting by the vinification of these grape variety: Gaglioppo, Magliocco and Nero d Avola. It presents a fruity and floral bouquet, with a good sharpness. Ideal for all kind of courses. Wine serving: 10-12 C (50-53 F).
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Honey Clementine honey This honey presents a crystallized colour, a strong but delicate smell and an aromatic taste. Ideal to sweeten tea and tisane. Wildflowers honey A delicious cocktail of prairie s smell and taste. Dense and amber-coloured, it is ideal for cooking. Chestnut honey Its colour exchanges from walnut to amber. This honey has an intense aroma inclined to bitter. Rich of mineral salt, it is also a good tonic. Eucalyptus Honey This honey presents an amber-colour, an intense aroma, a marked and pleasant taste. It is indicated in case of cold. g. 250 packaging: 20 glasses/jars g. 500 packaging: 12 glasses/jars
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