OLIVUM Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Apulian Authenticity in a 5 L Can
OLIVUM is a 100% Italian extra virgin olive oil produced by the Primiceri family (Primoljo) in Casarano, in the heart of Salento, Puglia. It is a blend of the native Apulian cultivars Ogliarola and Cellina, with a delicate fruity profile and a light bitter aftertaste. Superior category obtained solely by mechanical means, with a maximum free acidity of 0.8%. The 5-litre steel can (case of four) is built for professional kitchens that need yield, consistency and value.
What Extra Virgin Olive Oil Is
Extra virgin olive oil is the highest grade of olive oil: it comes directly from olives, pressed only by mechanical means, with no chemical treatment and a free acidity not exceeding 0.8 grams per 100 grams. It is the foundation of Mediterranean cooking, prized for its polyphenols and monounsaturated fats. A genuine extra virgin keeps the aromas of the fresh fruit and adds character that refined oils simply cannot match.
The Salento and the Apulian Olive-Growing Tradition
Puglia is Italy's leading olive-oil region, and the Salento, the peninsula at the south-eastern tip of the country, has cultivated olives for thousands of years. OLIVUM is born here, from groves shaped by sun, sea breeze and red soil. The two cultivars in the blend are deeply local: Ogliarola Leccese and Cellina di Nardo are the historic varieties of the province of Lecce.
The Producer: the Primiceri Family (Primoljo)
OLIVUM is produced by Primiceri Olio dello Jonio (Primoljo) in Casarano, in the province of Lecce. The family carries on a generations-old olive-oil heritage, from the grove of its founder Marco to the estate of today, combining tradition with continuous agronomic research. The olives are harvested at the right moment and the oil is stored in sealed stainless-steel tanks, protected from light and heat to preserve its fragrance. The product is GMO free.
Sensory Profile
OLIVUM is balanced and versatile rather than aggressive: a delicate, fruity aroma with green notes, a smooth mouthfeel and a light bitter finish typical of Apulian oils. This makes it a true all-rounder, equally at home as a finishing oil and as a cooking oil in a busy professional kitchen.
Technical Specifications
Net content 5 litres per can, packed four cans per case. Energy 824 kcal / 3389 kJ per 100 ml, fat 91.6 g (of which saturates 15 g), carbohydrate 0 g, protein 0 g, salt 0 g. Steel can (FE40) with HDPE plastic cap. Store in a cool, dry place away from light and heat. Commercial shelf life around 18 months; best-before date printed on the base or cap.
Professional Uses
Raw, OLIVUM is ideal over bruschetta and Apulian friselle, drizzled on salads, vegetable soups and pulses such as chickpeas and fava beans, and to finish grilled fish, white meats and fresh cheeses. In cooking it performs well for sauteing a soffritto, roasting vegetables and meats, and pan dishes. The 5 L format is sized for high-turnover use: dressings, marinades, confit and frying blends in pizzerias and trattorias.
Pairings and Recipes
Pair OLIVUM with ripe tomatoes, sea salt and oregano on Altamura-style bread; with burrata and datterino tomatoes; with orecchiette and turnip tops in the Apulian tradition; with grilled fish and lemon; and with fresh mozzarella and fiordilatte. As a versatile blend it also works as the everyday oil for a professional kitchen where one reliable extra virgin must cover many tasks.
Delivery and Logistics
B2B and B2C delivery throughout Switzerland from the LAPA warehouse in Embrach (Zurich). Direct distribution across Zurich, Winterthur, Schaffhausen, St. Gallen, Frauenfeld, Aargau, Bern and Basel. For Ticino (Lugano, Mendrisio, Chiasso), French-speaking Switzerland (Geneva, Lausanne, Fribourg), Valais (Sion, Martigny) and Graubunden (Chur, Davos) shipping within 24-48 hours via partner couriers (Swiss Post, Planzer, Galliker). As a dry-store product no cold chain is required, making it ideal for stock replenishment by professional customers.
Who It Is For
OLIVUM is designed for restaurants, pizzerias, trattorias, hotels, delicatessens, canteens, Italian grocery stores and demanding home cooks who want an authentic, versatile and cost-effective Italian extra virgin olive oil in a practical 5-litre format.
