Ad Olivetum Erbaria Organic X Olio Maselli 500ml

The Maselli family business was launched in the 1950s by Don Ciccio Maselli. Today, his nephew, Andrea Pezzolla, is the one who runs the operations.

A qualified agronomist, he is committed to his passion for olive growing by also choosing to explore new production methods. If you meet him, ask him to talk about his Spanish and Australian experience in one of the largest oil companies in the world. There he learned about and explored innovative models, organic farming and olive processing techniques, as well as sensory analysis of oils.

Today, the Maselli agricultural company extends over an area of about 13 hectares, between Alberobello and Acquaviva delle Fonti in the heart of Puglia. Olive trees of the Termite di Bitetto, Cima di Melfi, Coratina, Oliva Rossa called "Circella" and other minor local varieties are cultivated.

The cultivation models are traditional and intensive, with manual harvesting and mechanical facilitators. The processing of the olives takes place at the mill that Andrea advises as a consultant.

Immediately after extraction, the oil is filtered and stored in stainless steel silos, owned by the company, in a modified atmosphere with nitrogen and at a controlled temperature.

Salads/Vegetables:

Perfect with all kinds of artichokes! Or with fresh summer salads, such as a tomato, onion, and bell pepper salad, or a salad with fresh tuna.

Fish:
Best paired with oily/fatty fish (like sea bass) or with shells (Erbaria’s almond notes will pair beautifully).

Meat:
Excellent with poultry, lamb chops with roasted potatoes, or slow-cooked lamb.

Pasta:
Ideal with rich, flavorful sauces like amatriciana or puttanesca. For the latter, you can also add: pitted Kalamata olives (pitted) and our hand-harvested wild capers.

Pizza:
Topped with grilled vegetables (eggplant, zucchini) and pecorino cheese :)

Erbaria offers an intense “sensory personality” on the nose, a complex palate, with medium yet persistent bitterness and a high level of pungency (when tasted on its own), and a beautiful finish.
We recommend pairing it with dishes of medium to high flavor intensity (and less with cream-based or fruity dishes).

Italy, Puglia, Alberobello

Average nutritional value per 100g

 Energy 3389kJ/824kcal

 Total fat 92g of which

 - saturated fatty acids 14g

 - monounsaturated fatty acids 71g

 - polyunsaturated fatty acids 7g

 - Salt 0g

 Carbohydrates 0g of which

 - sugars 0g

 - protein 0g

Eminent International Olive Oil Expert

With over 20 years of experience as a senior executive in the global olive oil industry (production and distribution), Tammy has brought unmatched expertise to this project.

As an accredited taster and member of several international olive oil competition juries, Tammy has developed a unique sensory sensitivity and a deep understanding of olive oil's nuances and the entire value chain. Backed by a strong academic background, she holds a degree in Applied Science in Mathematics and Computer Science from Swinburne University in Melbourne, as well as a degree in Economics.

Her passion for excellence in olive oil led her to earn several certifications in tasting, production, and marketing of olive oil: Organizzazione Nazionale Assaggiatori Olio di Oliva (Italy), and a scholarship from the International Olive Council (IOC) for the specialized diploma in extra virgin olive oil tasting from the University of Jaén (Spain).

Always eager to deepen her knowledge, Tammy regularly visits Spain to continue her hands-on training at olive oil production centers such as IFAPA Alameda del Obispo (Córdoba) and Venta del Llano (Mengíbar, Jaén).

But Tammy goes beyond the industry itself. Frequently invited to lead olive oil tasting trainings, she has launched a personalized and tailor-made coaching program for end consumers, buyers, and retailers to share her passion and expertise while contributing to the growth of high-quality olive oil culture—to the great delight of her followers.

Tammy delivers her training sessions in English, Greek, and Spanish.
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We were honored to collaborate with Tammy Karambelas, whose expertise and dedication to excellence are a true mark of quality for Ad Olivetum.