Profiles of Olive Oil Producers

Producer Profiles

Q&A with Piero Gonnelli, Frantoio Santa Tea

by Lara Camozzo

"One kind of fish has a different flavor from another. It's the same with olives; every product has certain characteristics that are reflected in the flavor." Piero Gonnelli

Posted on July 26, 2010

Preserving Olive Oil Culture in Adatepe

by Umut Egitimci

"We thought of this world’s deep-rooted traditions, rich culture and bright future and that’s how we got into the olive oil business." Mustafa Çakilcioglu, Adatepe Olive Oil

Posted on July 26, 2010

For Family Making Olive Oil for 425 Years, Practice Makes Perfect

by Lara Camozzo

In 1585, 21 year-old William Shakespeare became a proud father of twins. Later that year, the Gonnellis bought a mill from local monks and started making olive oil. They're still at it.

Posted on July 23, 2010

An Accidental Purist: Gioia Pinna

by Denise Johnson

Four years ago Gioia Pinna and her husband bought a country retreat in Umbria. Then they decided to make one of the best olive oils in the world.

Posted on June 14, 2010

Lambda: Marketing an “Ultra-Premium” Olive Oil

by Marissa Tejada

"You feel the difference in your senses which is exceptional and perhaps even addictive." - Lambda creator Giorgos Kolliopoulos

Posted on May 24, 2010

Bozzano’s New Liguria

by Sophia Markoulakis

After just three harvests, the Bozzanos are already producing Tuscan blends that have won over critics, and would have made their Ligurian ancestors proud.

Posted on April 28, 2010

Producer Profile: Kyneton

by Chris Canty

Embracing the health benefits of fresh, Australian-made extra virgin olive oil.

Posted on April 22, 2010

Château d’Estoublon

by Olive Oil Times Staff

One of the few estates which chose to replant its olive trees after the devastating frost in 1956, Estoublon remains linked to the history of olives and olive oil production in Provence.

Posted on April 22, 2010