In the agri-food sector, Foundations and Consortia are aggregate legal forms, intended for cooperation between companies (usually small and medium-sized) that are part of it for the protection and promotion of high-quality products.
In Europe, especially in countries with a high enogastronomic vocation, such as Spain and Italy, foundations and boards have a significant history and importance. In these two countries, olive oil foundations and consortia are also of considerable importance insofar as they enhance the peculiarities of specific territories that offer extra virgin olive oils with unique characteristics.
The production of Extra virgin olive oil is especially privileged between the provinces of Ciudad Real and Toledo, surrounded by the Sierra de Toledo, with very favorable climatic conditions. Here, originates a particular variety of olive: the Cornicabra. This cultivar is known worldwide by experts for its extraordinary peculiarities.
The Montes de Toledo Oil PDO Foundation was created with the aim of safeguarding and disseminating the culture of this particular type of production. A safety for the consumer, a guarantee seal for lovers of quality extra virgin olive oil.
Enrique García-Tenorio, director of the Foundation explains the history and characteristics of the PDO.
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