Olive oil producers Italy

Since 1925, the Sommariva mill has been producing oil from the small taggiasca olives, an extra virgin cold-pressed oil used for the specialties of Ligurian cuisine. The company is one of the first associations of organic farmers and producers in Italy. All the products come from the family farm and are preserved in olive oil, without additives or chemical preservatives. A small museum dedicated to the history of olive growing was inaugurated by the brothers Gianni and Agostino in memory of their founding father.

Another of Italy's great olive-growing families is the Carli brothers. This emporium is entirely dedicated to the sale of their olive oil and its derivatives: pesto, tinned sardines, tapenade, olive and artichoke pâté, as well as traditional cakes and cosmetics, all in the Ligurian gastronomic tradition. A small counter allows you to attend themed lunches on reservation (see the agenda on the Facebook account, don't hesitate to contact them to find out about all the events planned, which vary according to the season).

Brisighella is famous for the production of a quality extra-virgin olive oil with an intense and balanced aroma, Brisighello, which has a protected designation of origin (PDO). In this gourmet shop, you can buy Brisighella oil, but also local products: jams, cheeses, local wines and condiments for pasta and bruschette. It is certainly not cheap, but the products are of quality; ideal to bring back a greedy souvenir of your holidays. A stone's throw from Via degli Asini.

The Arrighi wine farm presents a varied collection of wines, according to different elaborations, the strong point of this small family business. Some of them are based on ancient methods, such as the conservation of wine in terracotta amphoras. A reminder of the origins, some of them 2,500 years old, such as the immersion of grapes in baskets in sea water, offering a natural end product that is unique on the international market: Nesos wine. Also to be discovered: its olive oil, walks through the vineyards and tastings.

Below Castellina, this agricultural estate with its remarkable panorama produces organic wine and olive oil. The 13 hectares of Sangiovese and 4,200 olive trees are processed in the simplest way in the world. San Donatino was the property of Léo Ferré, and today his son Mathieu, a winegrower, protects the poet's memory with humility. He prefers to talk about his wine! To play the wine tourism card, guest rooms and apartments have been created in this idyllic setting.

The small town of Gonnosfanadiga is well known for its olive oil, one of the best in Sardinia. It is part of the Città dell'Olio circuit, along with Alghero, Orosei, Cabras... For the amateurs, an address to remember to make your own opinion: Agricura. This family estate, managed with respect for biodiversity by Andrea Ghiani, produces a precious extra virgin olive oil. Tradition and family history characterize Agricura's olive growing. Good to know, an online shop is available on their website.

"The centuries-old olive trees of our land are the monuments of our culture," says Giulia, the owner of this vast estate. Just a few minutes from the sea, Oleificio Pelau's excellent extra virgin olive oil is produced from the Bosana, Ogliastrina and Semidana cultivars. The family business boasts over ten years of solid experience. Full tours are available on request. And above all, ask Giulia to take you to see the lord of the manor: an olive tree that is over a thousand years old. Unique!

This cooperative, a little lost in the hills, will delight olive oil lovers. The cooperative members welcome you and explain all the secrets of the olive. The cooperative, created in 1956, has 360 members, who cultivate about 60,000 trees on an area of 4.50 ^km2. The particular morphology of the territory, its altitude and proximity to the sea and the excellent quality of the olive trees are the main factors that contribute to the production of an oil of extraordinary quality. Inexpensive and delicious!

This cooperative company has been awarded many times with the best distinctions and produces olive oils in the respect of the artisanal tradition. The fruits are cold pressed. The result is a quality product, fragrant and tasty. Available in bottles or cans, of different qualities according to the use, you can slip it into your suitcase or have it delivered to your home. Honey and soaps are also produced.

Olivina is a jewel to be tasted and a project born from a passion for the territory, a conscious diet and the protection of the environment. Stefania has been able to honor this fruit by developing several product lines: olive oil (extra virgin, which is an olive juice), cosmetics (soap, lipstick, face and body creams) and gift baskets. Olivina offers activities such as olive pruning and soap making. She opens her doors to your curiosity to tell the story of the oil with tours for children or adults.