The 2026 Harvest Starts Here. Meet the People Behind It.
Paciano, Umbria · May 2026 The geraniums are out in Paciano. The olive trees are in full leaf. The fields below the grove are a wall of yellow wildflowers, and the sky above Lake Trasimeno is the kind of blue that doesn’t need a filter. We just got back from four days on the ground,…
Spring in Umbria is when the olive oil year truly begins.
Spring in Umbria is when the olive oil year truly begins. As the grove comes back to life, olive trees enter a critical stage where buds decide between leaves or future olives, quietly setting the potential for the entire harvest. At the same time, biodiversity on the ground supports soil health, moisture, and resilience. With…
March in the Olive Grove: The Beginning of the Next Olive Harvest
Field Notes from Paciano, Umbria The final bottles of our 2025 extra virgin olive oil harvest are now making their way into kitchens. At the same time, a new season is beginning in the hills of Umbria. These photos were taken recently in the olive groves around Paciano. They are in the Trasimeno region of Umbria. Our olives grow…
Discover Premium Italian Olive Oil: SOLO OLIVES Journey
One year of SOLO OLIVES bringing premium Italian extra virgin olive oil from Umbria. Limited bottles left, harvest updates, recipes, and what’s next.
SOLO EVOO: Frequently Asked Questions
What makes real extra virgin olive oil different? Early harvest, high polyphenols, single-origin Umbria, and full traceability explained.
Welcome 2026: Getting healthy together.
A new year, a new commitment to real food. SOLO EVOO shares what’s next for 2026 and why great olive oil belongs in your daily ritual.
Bay Area Pickup Spot Now Available + Behind-the-Scenes Harvest Video
Bay Area customers can now pick up SOLO EVOO locally. Plus: a behind-the-scenes video from our 2025 harvest in Umbria.
Olio Nuovo Has Cleared Customs and Is Almost Home
Our 2025 Olio Nuovo has cleared United States Customs and is now traveling through Southern California on its way to Sacramento. Fulfillment starts soon and our goal is to have your fresh olive oil on your table by Thanksgiving.
A Year in the Making: Our First Solo Olives Harvest Is Almost Home
It has been one year since Solo Olives began, and our first harvest is now in flight to the United States. From hand-picking in Umbria to the final stretch through customs and FDA approval, this is what it really takes to bring a truly fresh, single-estate olive oil from grove to table. We are almost…
Back from Umbria: First Harvest
My first olive harvest in Umbria — two long days, 250 trees, 900 kilos of olives, and about 100 liters of neon green oil. From the hum of the abbacchiatori to the late-night drives to the mill, every drop tells a story of hard work, friendship, and the beauty of small-batch olive oil.