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Reviving an ancient olive variety from the Etruscan Era at risk of extinction: the story of a small Sienese company

In the province of Siena lies the beautiful agricultural estate of Maria Pia Buoni or Del Buono, a splendid farm nestled in the green hills of Cetona. This historic company is credited with rescuing an olive variety that was on...

"We slept in the truck just to sell olive oil in the North." The story of the heroic Puglian producer and his family

Pietro Intini, owner of the namesake mill located in Alberobello, shares the story of his family and how they became pioneers of high-quality Puglian extra virgin olive oil

The best extra virgin olive oils of Sicily chosen by Gambero Rosso

Sicily is home to territories with the oldest olive-growing history in the country, thanks to the influence of the Greeks and Phoenicians. This virtuous path, lasting millennia, has made Trinacria one of the most important olive-growing regions in Italy today

The best olive oils from Puglia chosen by Gambero Rosso

The importance of Puglia in olive oil production is reflected significantly in the numbers. The region hosts nearly one olive tree for every Italian citizen, about 60 million, and it produces half of Italy’s extra virgin olive oil. Not just...

In Calabria, the tenacity of three women gives birth to one of Italy's best oils. The story of the Lametia Dop Consortium

The Consortium for the Protection of Lametia Dop Extra Virgin Olive Oil owes much to a group of women who wanted to raise the banner of quality Calabrian oil. Today, the members continue to promote that product

"Between one university exam and another, we were producing oil." That's how two brothers came up with one of Italy's best oils

The story of the Esposito brothers is a business tale born from a hobby that later became the subject of study, passion, and perseverance. Until they achieved excellence in their products

"I didn't know how to do anything, now I drive the tractor to save my father-in-law's oil." The incredible story of Alba Guarini and her farm

She learned to do everything from scratch, with the workers as teachers, without giving up earrings and lipstick while working the land. Then her son returned to Puglia to help her. Here's how Masseria Pezze Galere managed to carve out...

Many small producers come together in the heart of Sardinia and produce one of the best oils in Italy from centuries-old trees

One hundred and fifty members who manage a total of one thousand hectares of olive groves. The story of the Olivicoltori di Oliena cooperative, awarded by the Gambero Rosso's Oli d'Italia guide

"For me, making olive oil is an act of pure selfishness." The story of the small olive press that has made Cilento great

Creating excellent oil with one's own label and producing it with the same passion and experience even when doing it for others. This is Nicolangelo Marsicani's approach to the profession of an olive presser. An approach that has helped grow...

The best oils of Italy 2024 awarded with the Gambero Rosso Tre Foglie 

With the presentation at Sol di Verona, the Oli d'Italia 2024 guide by Gambero Rosso arrives in bookstores. A snapshot of the best Italian green gold which, despite the difficulties of the year, has given us an explosion of aromas...
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