Vini di Giovanni “D'Olio di Giovanni” EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL

Ancient, organic Unesco protected Olive trees 

UMBRIA, Pianello, ITA

Born on the rough terrain of the Barbagia Mountains of Sardinia, Giovanni Battista Mesina moved with his family to Umbria when he was a child. Like his father and grandfather before him, he became a shepherd and to this day, he watches over a small flock while also, now, making natural wine, too. Situated on the rolling hills of Pianello to the north of Perugia and covering less than three hectares, Giovanni raises his sheep on organic soil punctuated by ancient olive trees.

There are over 2000 olive trees on the farm’s hills. Some of these olive trees can be found in maps dating back as early as the 17th century. They have an inestimable value and still produce exceptional olives. Today, the farm’s flock of sheep graze among these centuries-old olive trees. The olive varieties are traditionally Umbrian: Leccino, Frantoio, Moraiolo and Dolce Agogia - together they produce a high-quality extra-virgin olive oil, with a strong fruity taste and beautiful pepperiness from the high content of polyphenols.