Slow farming. Sustainable choices. Pure flavour.
At Tenute Cristiano, we honour the land and the rhythm of nature, producing olive oil with care, purpose, and deep respect for every step of the process.
Respect for Nature
Our extra virgin olive oil begins with the soil.
We farm sustainably, using environmentally friendly techniques aligned with
European regulations and integrated agricultural systems.
The olive trees are carefully nurtured by skilled agronomists, safeguarding the health of every tree and its fruit, maintaining the natural harmony of the ecosystem, and producing extra virgin olive oil of unparalleled quality.
Harvesting at the Perfect Moment
We pick our olives while they’re still green during the very first stage of ripening, to capture their full aromatic and phenolic potential.
This early harvest is key to the bold flavour, freshness, and complexity that defines our extra virgin olive oil.
We harvest our olives from late September to the beginning of November, when the fruit is at its peak and the land is at its most vibrant. This careful harvest ensures our premium extra virgin olive oil captures the true essence of Calabria’s terroir and Italian excellence.
Within Six Hours of Harvesting
To protect the integrity of our olives, we cold-extract our oil within six hours of harvesting.
Our mill, located just minutes from the groves, uses advanced, water-free technology for a process that’s as eco-conscious as it is effective.
This results in a purer, greener, and more expressive oil.
Preserving the Flavour
Once extracted, our extra virgin olive oil is gently filtered to remove sediment enhancing clarity and extending shelf life.
It’s stored in sterilised stainless steel tanks, sealed with inert nitrogen to prevent oxidation, and kept at a controlled temperature in our on-site lab.
We bottle only what we grow ensuring purity, traceability, and the unmistakable taste of Tenute Cristiano.
"Our philosophy is simple: farm slowly, work respectfully, and let nature guide the quality of everything we produce."
FROM OUR OLIVE GROVES TO YOUR KITCHEN, DISCOVER AN EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, CRAFTED WITH CARE AND PURITY