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[TO CONFIRM: Producer name] is an extra virgin olive oil producer in [TO CONFIRM: town], Puglia, in southern Italy. Dar Sapori imports its oil directly for executive chefs, F&B managers and purchasing teams at hotels, restaurants, cafes and caterers in Dubai, the wider UAE and the GCC. The family has produced oil since [TO CONFIRM: founding year].

Why source extra virgin olive oil from Puglia?

Puglia is Italy's largest olive oil producing region. Its groves run from the Gargano in the north to the Salento peninsula in the south. The main local cultivars include Coratina, Ogliarola, Cellina di Nardò and Peranzana.

Puglia has five DOP olive oils: Dauno, Terra di Bari, Collina di Brindisi, Terra d'Otranto and Terre Tarentine. Olio di Puglia IGP covers oil from across the region. A designation fixes the area, the cultivars and the production rules.

What makes an oil extra virgin?

Extra virgin is a legal grade under EU rules, not a style. The oil must:

• Be extracted by mechanical means only, without solvents or refining
• Have free acidity of no more than 0.8%
• Pass a sensory panel with no defects and a detectable fruitiness

"Cold extracted" on a label means the oil was kept below 27°C during extraction.

What does this Puglian producer make?

The producer grows [TO CONFIRM: cultivars] and mills [TO CONFIRM: own mill or partner mill]. Its oils are [TO CONFIRM: single-cultivar or blend, DOP or IGP status]. Each lot comes with [TO CONFIRM: analysis certificate, acidity and peroxide values].

Harvest in Puglia usually runs from October to December. Early-harvest oil from green olives tends to taste more bitter and peppery. Oil from riper fruit is milder.

How do UAE kitchens use it?

Typical uses by profile:

• Robust, peppery oil: finishing grilled meat and fish, bruschetta, bean soups, crudo
• Medium oil: pasta, salads, vegetable dishes and dips
• Milder oil: focaccia, baking, mayonnaise and dressings in volume

We match a profile to each outlet once the range is confirmed.

How should olive oil be stored in the Gulf?

Light, heat and air degrade olive oil. Store it sealed, in tins or dark glass, in a cool store away from ovens and loading bays. Formats are [TO CONFIRM: bottles, tins, bag-in-box]. Shelf life is [TO CONFIRM: shelf life per SKU].

Before a SKU is listed for your account, we confirm:

• Certificate of origin
• Chemical and sensory analysis for the lot
• DOP or IGP certification where claimed [TO CONFIRM: certification]
• Export health documents for UAE import
• Arabic labelling as required in the UAE

How does Dar Sapori supply this oil?

Dar Sapori is a Dubai-based importer and distributor of artisanal Italian food - cheese, pork-free cured meats, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar of Modena, pasta, truffles, preserves, sweets and nuts - supplying hotels, restaurants, cafes and caterers across the UAE and the GCC.

We buy directly, so the producer's name and lot details reach your menu and your quality file. Lead times are [TO CONFIRM: typical lead time] and minimum orders are [TO CONFIRM: minimum order].

Request a sample to compare this oil with your current supplier on bread and salad. Request a quote with annual volume and outlets. See the full extra virgin olive oil range.