From the heart of Sannio, our family's organic extra virgin olive oil — 100% Italian.
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Our land is here, in the heart of Sannio: 15 hectares in a single block, in the municipality of Morcone, locality Pagliarelle, within the Alto Tammaro Mountain Community. We sit between 500 and 600 metres above sea level, in an unspoilt corner of the southern Apennines, where the air is clear and the hills change colour with the seasons. This is where, for generations, we have tended our olive trees.
It all began in 1929, when Gabriele Senior founded the estate: back then it was a cereal and livestock farm, with a little olive and vine. In 1999 Giacomo, the second generation, chose to devote himself truly to oil. In 2004, with 4.15 hectares of grove, we converted to organic farming — a choice of respect for the land and for those we bring to the table, for a wholesome product with no shortcuts. In the years that followed we kept planting new olive trees.
In 2014 the baton passed to the siblings Gabriele Junior and Angela, the third generation: barely in their twenties, full of enthusiasm and drive. In January 2016 we planted the last 2.50 hectares, completing the dream of growing olives across all our land.
Since 2019 the estate has been back in Giacomo's hands, carrying this family story forward with the same care as always.
Fifteen hectares of Sannio, hand-tended by three generations.
Our oils
Ortice
Single variety — Ortice
Organic extra virgin olive oil from the pure milling of Ortice cultivar olives, green in colour. The grassy green-olive fruitiness is intense and elegant, with clear notes of tomato, almond and artichoke. Extremely balanced on the palate with medium-high bitter and spicy tones and good aromatic persistence. Ideal on green salads, caprese, barley and legume soups, red meats, fresh cheeses.
Giolivo
Single variety — Leccino
Organic extra virgin olive oil from the pure milling of Leccino cultivar olives, yellow with faint green hints. Medium-intensity green-leaf olive fruitiness with clear notes of artichoke, almond and hints of rosemary. On tasting, decisive bitter and spicy in good balance, with a chicory and green-almond aftertaste. Ideal on cereal and legume soups, grilled porcini, roast red meats, milk-based desserts.
Monicè
Single variety — Monicella
Organic extra virgin olive oil from the pure milling of Monicella cultivar olives, golden yellow in colour. Light green-olive fruitiness with clear notes of almond and apple and a pleasant floral fragrance. Balanced on the palate with light bitter and spicy tones and a wild-thistle aftertaste. Ideal on minestrone, green salads, fresh cheeses.
Moleo
Multi-variety blend
Organic extra virgin olive oil from the milling of Ortice, Monicella, Frantoio, Ortolana and Toscanella cultivar olives, golden yellow in colour. The light green-olive fruitiness shows good aromatic complexity with grassy, green-almond and artichoke fragrances and a delicate hint of apple. On tasting it shows a good balance of bitter, spicy and sweet with good overall aromatic persistence. Ideal in fish marinades (anchovies, amberjack etc.), seafood starters, rice or pasta salads.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Quality
The certainty of bringing a genuine and safe product to the table. The control body Bioagricert certifies the quality of our product and guarantees its traceability across every stage of production — from grove care, plant protection and fertilisation, to harvesting and extraction through mills certified for organic extra-virgin oil, all the way to bottling and labelling.
Organic
Our groves are managed using organic farming methods, which require only naturally sourced products and strictly forbid synthetic pesticides and fertilisers. We harness the soil's natural fertility with minimal intervention, promote the biodiversity of beneficial insects and exclude synthetic products and genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
Passion
Our grove-rich estate stretches along the Apennine ridge, among ancient villages and lush hills. The Mediterranean climate of the area is the ideal habitat for varieties such as the Ortice, selected over millennia and typical of the area — the undisputed queen of our groves. The passion and dedication we put into caring for our groves ensures an excellent product that fills our hearts with satisfaction and your palates with taste.
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The olive groves
When we bought the estate in 1929, there were already about 60 olive trees. Through the 1930s and '40s Gabriele Senior planted more, reaching 120: back then the oil was made only for the family, for our own table.
With the turning point of 1999 we began planting in earnest: first 3 hectares of Monicella — a variety that comes from the Roveto Valley, in the province of L'Aquila — and in 2000 about 1.15 hectares of Leccino. In 2004 we converted the 4.15 hectares of that time to organic farming. In 2005 came the first 5 hectares of Ortice, the variety typical of the Sannio area near Benevento and the queen of our groves, followed by a further 2.3 hectares in 2008. In January 2016, with 2.5 hectares of Ortice, we completed the conversion of all our land to olives.
Since 2015 we have bottled and labelled with our own hands: three single-variety oils — ORTICE, LECCINO and MONICELLA — and a blend. Every bottle holds the work of the whole family.
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Knowledge
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Buying guide
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Buy authentic Italian organic extra virgin olive oil from the Sannio (Benevento), Italy. Single-variety, hand-harvested, cold-pressed. Worldwide shipping.
Origin
Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil from the Sannio (Italy)
Discover the organic extra virgin olive oil from the Sannio hills, Campania, Italy. Single-variety Ortice, Leccino and Monicella. Hand-harvested, cold-pressed.
In the kitchen
Can you fry with extra virgin olive oil? Yes, it's the best choice
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Frequently asked questions about extra virgin olive oil
What is the difference between olive oil and extra virgin olive oil?+
Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) is the highest grade: obtained only by cold mechanical extraction, with free acidity below 0.8% and flawless sensory parameters. All our oils are organic, single-variety extra virgin.
What does organic olive oil mean?+
It means the entire chain — from grove cultivation to bottling — follows organic farming methods, with no synthetic pesticides or fertilisers. Our production is Bioagricert certified.
Can I buy olive oil online and have it delivered?+
Yes: you can buy our organic extra virgin olive oil directly online. We ship across Italy and worldwide, with free shipping above a certain order value.
Which extra virgin olive oil is best for raw use?+
For salads, bruschetta and raw dishes we recommend the Ortice, with its intense, elegant fruitiness, and the Giolivo, more versatile and delicate. All our oils are single-variety and traceable.
How should I store extra virgin olive oil?+
Keep EVOO away from light, heat and air, in a cool, dry place. Best consumed within 18 months of bottling to enjoy its aroma and properties at their best.