The oil mill dates back to the seventeenth century and was originally operated by mules or horses that turned in circles to turn the two large stone millstones that crush the olives. In the early 1900s it had been modernized with the installation of a steam engine of foreign production which took three days to arrive, pulled by four pairs of oxen. Unique in the whole west side of the Euganean Hills, the oil mill worked for two to three months a year.In early November, farmers arrived from the surrounding villages with their olives, some with ox-drawn cart, others with horse-drawn cart. , who with the wheelbarrow by hand. The current location is an annex of the Villa, where in 1960 the founder, Oreste Barbiero, transferred the business. Today the mill uses two lines, a traditional one with stone millstones and two presses for cold pressing and a more modern one with cold extraction. Currently the son of Oreste 'Paolo Barbiero' with his wife Pierangela manages the business with dedication and respecting tradition. The owned olive groves are divided into two areas: two hectares with 1,000 plants in Monte Brecale and 0.5 hectares with 200 plants in Monte Resino.
SERVICES
Throughout the year, our products are available at delicatessens, natural products center and directly in our oil mill. We also carry out home shipments; fill out the contact form and we will be happy to bring our art directly to your home. Our extra virgin olive oil is known for its excellent flavor and versatility in the kitchen. Our skincare line demonstrates how quality olive oil can be the foundation for the best lotions and creams on the market.
