Where is the Sannio?
The Sannio sits in inland Campania, southern Italy, around the city of Benevento. Olive groves grow between 300 and 700 metres above sea level on calcareous, clay soils. Wide day-night temperature swings, cool autumns: ideal conditions for olives rich in polyphenols and aroma.
Three native varieties
We grow three cultivars in separate groves:
- Ortice — native to the Benevento area. Intense, almond and freshly-cut grass notes, vibrant pepper finish. A statement oil.
- Leccino — Italian classic. Balanced, medium fruitiness, artichoke and green tomato notes. Versatile.
- Monicella — rare native variety. Medium fruity, elegant, long finish. Beautiful on fish and delicate vegetables.
What "organic" means for us
Our farm has been Bioagricert organic certified for over 20 years. No synthetic pesticides, no chemical fertilisers, no herbicides. Soil care via cover crops and compost. Olive fly defence via monitoring and natural products.
For us, organic isn't a marketing label — it's how our grandparents farmed before industrial agriculture changed everything.