Our story

MAKING GOOD EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL IS SIMPLE.

ALL YOU NEED IS FRESH OLIVES AND 100 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE.

We add love, patience, knowledge, vision, and a constant desire to do better.

And it is precisely with these values that our Bartolomei family, the generations that preceded us, decided to start making extra virgin olive oil in their homeland, Umbria, a region that has always produced excellent oils.

This is our story. Discover it by reading the rest of this page, or even better, we'll tell it to you in person if you decide to come visit us.
Antonio Bartolomei (1890):

Our story began in 1890 with Antonio Bartolomei, the founder of the family olive oil mill. With passion and dedication, Antonio planted deep roots in the soil, creating a tradition of extra virgin olive oil production that has continued to this day.
Luigi Bartolomei e Argene (30's):

In the 1930s, our grandfather Luigi, along with his wife Argene, a farsighted woman with a passion for farming, ran the mill with care and attention. Their dedication consolidated the quality of Bartolomei extra virgin olive oil, strengthening the bond with our land and family.
Vincenzo Bartolomei (70's):

In the 1970s, Vincenzo spearheaded a decisive turning point for the Bartolomei mill. He decided to move the mill from the town center to a new, larger and more technologically advanced location in the countryside. Here, he developed the first continuous-cycle mill in the area, switching from traditional presses to an innovative decanter.

This step allowed for improved oil quality, optimizing production processes in a sustainable manner. Vincenzo also conceived the idea for the Oil Museum, a unique project in the area dedicated to the history and promotion of extra virgin olive oil.
Today Carla, Rita, Pierluigi and Chiara Bartolomei (2000s):

In the early 2000s, siblings Carla, Pierluigi, and Rita brought new energy to the Bartolomei family oil mill, launching ambitious projects: new olive groves, high-quality extra virgin olive oils, and a modernized and sustainable production facility.
At the same time, they expanded the hospitality sector, with the Olive Oil Museum and the Olive Oil Shop with a kitchen in Orvieto, dedicated to the culture of Umbrian olive oil. Today, in 2026, Chiara, the fifth generation of the family, continues this legacy with a contemporary vision, maintaining authenticity, quality, and a comprehensive offering of Bartolomei olive oil.

Our history

MAKING GOOD EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL IS SIMPLE.

Antonio Bartolomei (1890):

Luigi Bartolomei e Argene (30's):

Vincenzo Bartolomei (70's):

Today Carla, Rita, Pierluigi and Chiara Bartolomei (2000s):

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