About Our Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Our organic extra virgin olive oil comes from olives grown on one of our farms: either our own regeneratively managed family grove in San Vito dei Normanni, Puglia, or from partner farms in Puglia and Calabria.

Our grove has been in the family for at least five generations and is home to 230 olive trees—100 of which date back to the 16th century, as confirmed by researchers at the Università di Bari. And the story goes they were spontaneous!

Each autumn, we harvest early and carefully with the help of our farmer Vincenzo and his team. The olives—picked at around 50% ripeness—are gently dislodged from the branches using mechanical shakers so they fall onto large nets without bruising. We never collect olives from the ground or use chemical ripening agents, forced harvests, or prolonged storage.

To preserve flavour, freshness, and antioxidant content, we cold-press within 24 hours of harvest—a standard we also require of any oils we source from trusted partners.

We work only with a small number of personally trusted producers: farmers and entrepreneurs who share our commitment to organic or regenerative farming, low-intervention methods, and a deep respect for land and craft - while also offering access to different cultivars to meet the diverse tastes and needs of our clients.

All our partners are recommended by our agronomist, and we only move forward when there's clear alignment in values and farming philosophy. We visit in person, walk the land, and engage in open conversations about their growing and milling practices—seeking that sense of shared intention in everything we do.

To ensure quality and consistency, we always request independent chemical analysis—including polyphenol content, acidity, and, where available, vitamin E.

We only bottle oils that meet our highest standards.