Madonna Dell'olivo

Madonna dell’Olivo is a farm that takes its name from an ancient shrine dedicated to the Holy Virgin, located nearby. Founded in 2003 by Antonino Mennella in Serre, in the province of Salerno, it stretches across the hills that slope gently toward the ancient excavations of Paestum. This privileged location, characterized by a unique microclimate, is ideal for the cultivation of the family’s centuries-old olive trees. With passion and dedication, Antonino strives to enhance the particularities of each cultivar, producing world-renowned monovarietal extra virgin olive oils.

The olives, still harvested by hand and milled in just a few hours in the family mill, give rise to an oil that is one of Serre’s culinary specialties, known and appreciated as far back as 2,000 years ago. The reality of Madonna dell’Olivo, appreciated above all for its production of monovarietal oils, makes use of the fruits of more than 2,000 trees included in an olive grove that covers an area of 6 hectares, confirming the company’s commitment to the enhancement of the olive-growing heritage and the promotion of Italian culinary excellence in the world.

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The Tecnique

The Madonna dell’Olivo company excels in the art of olive oil production, using a state-of-the-art oil mill that operates with a continuous cycle system and cold pressing, ensuring that the oil is extracted exclusively from pitted olives. This approach, along with the adoption of modern processing techniques, deeply respects the environment and enhances the biodiversity of the area.

Under the expert guidance of Antonino Mennella, the company also uses a dedicated research laboratory, where native olive varieties are carefully analyzed to ensure the highest quality of the final product. Every stage of the production process, from the harvesting of the olives to their processing and the storage of the oil in containers under nitrogen pressure to protect it from any possible contamination, is taken care of down to the smallest detail.

The scrupulous attention also extends to the packaging, with the aim of preserving all the qualities of the oil intact until the moment of consumption. Thanks to a complete and controlled production chain, covering all stages from harvesting to bottling and marketing, Madonna dell’Olivo ensures total traceability of its products. This transparent commitment offers consumers the certainty of an extra virgin olive oil that maintains all its valuable organoleptic properties unaltered.

Madonna Dell'olivo' s extra virgin olive oil

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