In the heart of Umbria, surrounded by olive groves and rolling hills, Il Fontanaro has been recognized in the Slow Food Guida agli oli extra vergini 2026 —one of the most respected references for quality olive oil in Italy. For us, this is not...
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We are proud to announce that Fonte della Pace Extra Virgin Olive Oil – Harvest 2025 has received the prestigious 5 Gocce Award in the Bibenda 2026 Guide, the highest recognition for olive oil excellence in Italy. This important achievement...
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What Are Polyphenols in Olive Oil? Why They Define Quality, Flavor, and Health Benefits If you have ever tasted a high-quality extra virgin olive oil and noticed a slight bitterness or a peppery sensation in your throat, you were experiencing...
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The Truth About Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil — and How to Choose the Real One Not all olive oil is the same. In Italy, we learn this early — standing beside our grandparents during harvest, watching olives turn into vibrant green oil within...
Read morePaciano, Umbria — October 2025Il Fontanaro is proud to announce that the 2025 harvest of its Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil has achieved outstanding analytical results, reaffirming the estate’s position among Italy’s leading producers of premium...
Read moreEvery autumn, Il Fontanaro comes alive with the rhythm of the olive harvest — one of the most authentic and joyful moments of the year. These are truly the best days to visit, as guests can take part in the centuries-old tradition of olive...
Read moreWhen you think of Italian extra virgin olive oil, you probably imagine silky drizzles on fresh bread or a finishing touch on a Tuscan salad. But olive oil is more than a kitchen ingredient — it’s a cultural treasure, a natural remedy, and a...
Read moreSpanish researchers have begun trialing a food supplement made with polyphenols from olives and flavonoids from bitter oranges as a treatment for symptoms of post-acute sequelae SARS-CoV‑2 infection, also known as long Covid. The Endothelyx 45...
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A new comprehensive review study, published by the Journal of Physiology and Biochemistry, shows how following a Mediterranean diet and consuming extra virgin olive oil might provide some protection against the worst effects of a Covid-19...
Read moreNew research published in Nature Scientific Reports has identified some of the impacts of different cooking methods on metabolic health and inflammation. The team of Spanish researchers studied how eating food raw compared with boiling, roasting...
Read moreOnce again this year we are in Flos Olei Guide with an excellent score. Flos Olei 2023 Guide is the thirteenth edition of the guide unanimously considered the most important publication in the sector worldwide, it is a real journey around the...
Read moreJapan Olive Oil Prize awards Fontanaro Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil with gold medal for the second time in a row! 🎉 Thanks #joop for understanding the passion which stands behind our olive oil production. “Starting from 2020 along with...
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