When people picture Italian olive oil, they often think of Tuscany — but its neighbor Umbria, Italy’s landlocked “green heart,” quietly produces some of the country’s finest oil. Here’s what makes the region special.
A landscape built for olives
Umbria’s rolling hills, mineral-rich soils, and warm days with cool nights create ideal conditions for olive trees. The region’s oils are known for being intense, green, and peppery — full of character.
Tradition and protected origin
Umbrian olive oil carries a protected designation (DOP Umbria), with strict standards for where and how it’s grown and pressed. It’s a region where olive growing is centuries-deep and taken seriously.
Our home: Paciano
Our grove sits in Paciano, a hill town in the Colli del Trasimeno area of Umbria. One estate, one grower, early harvest, cold-extracted — oil that tastes of this specific place. Meet the grower or shop Umbrian oil →
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