Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil Tuscany–Umbria | La Dogana

 

Certified organic extra virgin olive oil from 4,000 trees near Lake Trasimeno.

Hand-harvested, small-batch, fruity & peppery.

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Our olive olive

  • Around 4,000 certified organic trees across a 32-hectare estate.
  • Hand-harvested on natural terraces (machines can’t reach most of our groves) .
  • A local blend of Leccino, Frantoio, Dolce Agogia, Moraiolo .
  • Fruity aroma with a gentle bitterness and peppery finish.

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Join the waitlist Next restock: 01/04/2026

The taste & color

On the Tuscan–Umbrian border, close to Lake Trasimeno, our family runs an agriturismo and a working farm surrounded by olive groves. Across our 32-hectare estate you’ll find around 4,000 trees, all managed with certified organic practices.

This is a small-batch extra virgin olive oil, made exclusively through mechanical methods and produced with care from harvest to milling.

Our extra virgin olive oil has a bright green-gold color, a fruity aroma, and a pleasant peppery finish. Color and intensity naturally vary with harvest timing and olive varieties. Early harvest oils are greener due to higher chlorophyll levels; later harvest oils tend to turn more golden.

We typically harvest in the later part of the season to achieve a balanced, round profile. Our blend comes from four varieties typical of the Lake Trasimeno area: Leccino, Frantoio, Dolce Agogia and Moraiolo.

How we harvest

Most of our olive trees grow on natural terracing, where it’s often impossible to use machines. That’s why we harvest by hand. We lay large nets under each tree, gently rake the branches so olives fall onto the nets, then separate leaves from olives before transporting them to the mill.

Some of our trees are hundreds of years old; others were planted about 30–40 years ago by my grandmother, Lucia de Ferrari.

Our organic farming philosophy

 

We believe that good olive oil starts long before harvest — it starts with the way the land is treated every day. Our farm sits in a delicate ecosystem near Lake Trasimeno, and we choose organic farming because it protects the soil, the water, and the biodiversity that makes this place unique.

In practice, this means we work with nature rather than trying to control it. We avoid pesticides and focus on prevention: healthy trees, balanced soil, and careful observation throughout the seasons. We manage the ground cover to support beneficial insects and protect the soil from erosion, especially on our natural terraces. When needed, we intervene with methods that are compatible with organic standards and with the long-term health of the grove.

Fertility is built slowly and naturally. We rely on organic matter and gentle practices that keep the soil alive the kind of soil that can retain moisture, nourish roots, and support resilient trees even in challenging weather. Our adopted horses are part of this cycle too: by grazing and moving through the land, they help maintain the fields and return nutrients to the soil in the most natural way.

For us, organic farming is not a label it’s a responsibility and a daily commitment. It takes more time, more manual work, and more attention to detail, but we believe it’s the only way to produce an extra virgin olive oil that truly reflects our landscape: clean, honest, and full of life.

The mill we trust

Great extra virgin olive oil depends not only on the olives, but also on how they are processed. That’s why we bring our harvest to Cooperativa Oleificio Pozzuolese, a trusted local cooperative mill in the Lake Trasimeno area.

We chose this mill for its consistent standards and careful approach: mechanical extraction only, close attention to cleanliness, and a process designed to protect freshness and aroma while limiting oxidation. Working with a cooperative also means supporting small farmers and preserving local agriculture on the Tuscany–Umbria border.

From the grove to the mill, every step is chosen to produce a small-batch organic extra virgin olive oil that truly reflects our land.

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Next restock: 1st April 2026 — limited small-batch quantity.

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Shipping

We ship from Italy.

  • Countries: Worldwide 
  • Processing time: 2 business days
  • Delivery time: EU & UK 5/8 business days | US 7/10 business days

Duties & taxes: VAT is included in the product price. Any customs duties or import taxes required by the destination country are the customer’s responsibility and will be communicated by the courier before delivery.

FAQs 

When do you harvest?

We typically harvest by hand in November (exact timing can vary by season).

It is really organic?

Yes, our olive oil is certified organic by ICEA and we farm without pesticides. 

How can I use it?

Perfect raw on salads, legumes, soups, grilled vegetables and bruschetta and great for everyday cooking too. 

How should I store olive oil?

Keep it in a cool, dark place, tightly closed, away from heat and sunlight.

Why can the color vary?

Harvest timing naturally influence color, from greener to more golden tones. Early harvest oils are greener due to higher chlorophyll levels; later harvest oils tend to turn more golden.

Why is organic EVOO more expensive?

Organic extra virgin olive oil often costs more for two main reasons.

First, certification and inspections are more expensive. Organic farming is subject to stricter rules and more frequent controls than conventional agriculture. To keep our organic certification, we pay for inspections, documentation, and compliance checks — all necessary costs to guarantee that the oil is truly organic.

Second, ethical farming means fair, skilled labor — and that has a real cost. Producing high-quality EVOO requires many hours of manual work, not only during the long and demanding harvest, but also throughout the year. In winter (often in January), olive trees must be carefully pruned — a major job that directly affects the health of the grove and the quality of the next harvest. We have always chosen to do this work with properly hired, fairly paid workers under correct contracts. We believe this is the right way to farm, and it is part of what you are paying for: quality, responsibility, and respect for people and land.

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Join the waitlist and get 10% off your first olive oil order.

We’ll email you a discount code as soon as the bottles are back available.

Next restock: 1st April 2026 — limited small-batch quantity.