Olioevo – Our Origins

Our Mediterranean roots, living in a region known for its excellent extra virgin olive oil—always present on our daily tables—and our passion for good food, inspired us to deepen our knowledge of olive cultivation, harvesting, and oil production. We are constantly searching for the finest products derived from this magnificent fruit of the earth, discovering often unexpected realities: small, often family-run farms that testify to the absolute global superiority of Italian extra virgin olive oil quality.

Extra virgin olive oil is the foundational element of the Mediterranean Diet, considered by leading dietitians and nutritionists around the world as a model of nutritional balance. In 2010, UNESCO recognized it as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

The Idea

Here’s the idea! Why not combine the passion of these farmers with our desire to promote awareness and appreciation of Italy’s agri-food excellence, particularly olive oil? 

This is how www.olioevo.eu was born.

Olioevo.eu is a marketplace dedicated to extra virgin olive oil, telling the story of excellence in PDO (Protected Designation of Origin), PGI (Protected Geographical Indication), and high-quality olive cultivation—the pillars of Italy’s agri-food tradition. It is a place where food culture, territorial promotion, and environmental, energy, and economic sustainability come together in one word: QUALITY.

Olioevo.eu connects producers—including small farms—with a wide audience, harnessing the vast potential of the internet and opening new opportunities to showcase outstanding products.

Our Mission

The mission of Olioevo.eu is to promote, distribute, and market 100% Italian extra virgin olive oil with **RECOGNIZED CERTIFICATIONS**. We especially highlight extra virgin olive oils certified as PGI, PDO, or organic (BIO), which represent the biodiversity excellence of Italian agri-food production.

Eco-sustainability and environmental compatibility are key criteria in our product selection. Just as important is showcasing the production methods, the people, and the regions where high-quality olive growing reaches its peak.

Through Olioevo.eu, everyone can learn about, purchase, and enjoy genuine, top-quality extra virgin olive oils at accessible prices. We also offer pairing suggestions to bring out the best in each type of EVOO, along with insights into its nutritional and sensory properties—what many call the “gold of the gods.”

Why Choose www.olioevo.eu? 

- We select only **high-quality, certified products**, many with PDO, PGI, or Organic (BIO) certifications. 

- Choose from a wide variety of extra virgin olive oils from all Italian regions, each with distinct flavors and culinary pairing suggestions to help you discover new tastes. 

- Exclusive gift ideas: award-winning EVOOs with international recognition and certifications (PDO, PGI, BIO), perfect for any occasion, along with dermocosmetic products, home accessories, and kitchen items handcrafted from olive wood. 

- Artisan ceramic cruets that become elegant and original customizable favors for ceremonies, events, or special occasions to delight and thank your guests. 

- Secure payments via Credit Card and PayPal, the trusted platform for safe online transactions. Bank transfer is also available. 

- Reliable shipping: we carefully package your olive oil to avoid damage or alteration during transport. 

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The Olioevo.eu Guarantee

Olioevo.eu follows strict guidelines to ensure the absolute quality of its selected products. Our concept of QUALITY is based on three core principles:

- Good: Taste is personal, but it also reflects our habits and traditions—it is part of our culture. So, “good” is not just a sensory experience, but also a cultural value that expresses who we are and where we come from.

- Sustainable: Everything involved in producing Olioevo.eu products must be sustainable. Land must not be overexploited. Both olive oil and other products must aim for energy-neutral production, and all materials must be 100% recyclable—to protect our environment and our planet.

- Honest: The final price must reflect fair and balanced compensation throughout the production chain, respecting the work of everyone involved—especially the farmer, who is at the heart of it all. Market logic and profit maximization are considered detrimental to our concept of quality.

Based on these core principles, Olioevo.eu has established the following rules for selecting quality products:

- All our oils are Italian extra virgin olive oils, many of them PDO, PGI, or organic (BIO) certifications recognized and guaranteed by the European Union. A list of Italian oils with these certifications is available in the search bar of Olioevo.eu. 

- Preference is given to products with organic certification, supporting sustainability—one of our three core values. 

- We prioritize small farms, where cultivation and production arise from a deep love for the land and the passing down of ancient traditions, sometimes centuries old. These are places where honesty is preserved, and fair compensation for farmers is possible—outside the pricing pressures of large-scale retail. Smaller quantities also mean better quality control and reliability, which is not always guaranteed in mass production. 

- Increasingly, Italian agri-food quality and Made in Italy products receive international awards. These recognized excellence items are also part of Olioevo.eu’s carefully selected offerings.