Olive Oil Experience at Il Fontanaro: Discover the Magic of the Harvest Season in Tuscany & Umbria

Every 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 picking and watch the transformation from fruit to liquid gold.

At Il Fontanaro, our olive groves stretch across the rolling hills of Paciano, on the border between Tuscany and Umbria. Each olive is hand-picked and cold-pressed within hours at our organic mill, ensuring the highest quality and flavor.

Visitors are invited to join the harvest, learn how to recognize true extra virgin olive oil, and take part in an exclusive olive oil tasting experience guided by our family. You’ll sample the freshly pressed oil, discover its health benefits, and understand why Fontanaro olive oil is prized around the world.

Whether you’re staying at one of our villas or visiting for the day, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to live like a local, surrounded by nature, history, and tradition.

🍃 Book your olive oil experience today and celebrate the harvest with us — taste the essence of Tuscany and Umbria in every drop.

to book: info@countryslowliving.com

What a surprise!

We participated at the olive harvest with the Pinelli family. I must say that the atmosphere that was breathed was magical. Then we attended their oil festival, along with a hundred other people. Fantastic experience that we will take with us. Grazie mille!

Valerie
Endless flavour

Every time we come to Paciano meeting Lucia, we are amazed at how the simplest things can be the most wonderful.

Martin Moore