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.
Early Harvest 2025: A Promising Start from Umbria
First tests from our 2025 Umbrian harvest are in — and the results look promising. Here’s what we found in the frantoio.
Unlock the Secrets of Olive Oil Flavor Profiles
Learn the professional way to taste olive oil and discover the vibrant flavours inside each Solo Olives bottle.
The Journey of Olive Oil: From Grove to Bottle
Follow the story of Solo Olives from hand-picked groves in Umbria to your kitchen. Learn how each bottle reflects sustainable farming, small-batch pressing, and a family’s dedication to quality.
Freshly Pressed to Order: Limited 2025 Solo Olive Oil Preorder
Our 2025 SOLO olive oil is now available to preorder. Single estate, pressed to order, shipped fresh from Umbria. Limited quantities.
Experience the Unique Taste of Umbria’s Olio Nuovo
Discover why Olio Nuovo — Italy’s freshest olive oil — is celebrated each fall, and how Solo Olives brings it straight from the grove to your table.
Antioxidant Benefits of Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Unlocking Nature’s Health Secret
High-quality extra virgin olive oil is one of nature’s richest sources of antioxidants. Here’s the science behind what makes EVOO so powerful.
September Update: Harvest Countdown & Exciting News
Happy Labor Day weekend! 🇺🇸 As we celebrate the hard work that goes into building dreams here at home, we’re also preparing for the hard work waiting for us in Umbria. As of today, we’re just 38 days away from harvest—set for October 12th–13th in Umbria. Flights are booked, and we’re getting ready for our very first olive…
Building a Transparent, Sustainable Business Model Around Olive Oil
Launching a company is never just about the product. It’s about the business model that makes the product possible — and sustainable. At SOLO Olives, our first year selling premium extra virgin olive oil from Umbria, Italy, has forced us to answer fundamental questions: How do we price fairly? How do we grow without compromising…
🌿 Field Update from Umbria – August 2025
Field update from Paciano, Umbria — how we’re protecting our olive trees from the olive fruit fly during a warm, dry summer.