Visit the Olive Mill

The History of Frantoio Gentili

Frantoio Gentili boasts a long tradition in producing extra virgin olive oil. Founded 200 years ago, the mill has preserved traditional milling techniques while integrating the latest technologies to ensure a product of the highest quality. This combination of innovation and tradition makes Frantoio Gentili a benchmark for all lovers of extra virgin olive oil.

A Territory Devoted to Olive Growing

Frantoio Gentili is located in one of the regions most suited to olive cultivation: Tuscia. This area, with its mineral-rich volcanic soils and Mediterranean climate, provides ideal conditions for growing olive trees. Its proximity to Lake Bolsena creates a unique microclimate that fosters the growth of superior-quality olives. Visiting Frantoio Gentili means immersing yourself in an extraordinary landscape, where unspoiled nature and millennia of history meet.

The Olive Mill Visit Experience

A visit to Frantoio Gentili is an engaging and educational experience. The mill tour allows you to discover all the stages of extra virgin olive oil production, from olive harvesting to milling and bottling. You can see up close the machinery used for oil extraction and understand the importance of every step in achieving an exceptional product.

During the visit, the highly skilled and passionate staff will guide you through the production process, explaining the secrets that make Frantoio Gentili’s oil unique. You will learn how olive selection, cold pressing, and storage in controlled environments help preserve the oil’s organoleptic and nutritional properties.

Tasting: A Sensory Journey

The visit to Frantoio Gentili culminates in a guided tasting of their fine extra virgin olive oils. This is a unique opportunity to train your palate and discover the subtle differences in taste and aroma that characterize the various oils produced. The tasting is led by the mill’s experts, who will teach you how to recognize and appreciate the qualities of high-quality extra virgin olive oil.

During the tasting, you can enjoy the oil on its own, accompanied by fresh local bread, and learn how the flavor of the oil can vary depending on the olive variety, production method, and climatic conditions of the harvest year. This sensory experience allows you to fully appreciate the complexity and richness of Frantoio Gentili’s oil.

The Products of Frantoio Gentili

In addition to the tasting, you will have the opportunity to purchase the mill’s products directly. Frantoio Gentili offers a wide range of extra virgin olive oils, all distinguished by high quality and unmistakable taste. You can choose from single-variety oils, blends, and flavored oils, all made from carefully cultivated and milled olives.

Sustainability and Innovation

Frantoio Gentili represents not only tradition but also sustainability and innovation. The mill adopts sustainable farming practices, avoiding the use of pesticides and chemical fertilizers, and continuously invests in cutting-edge technologies to reduce the environmental impact of production. This commitment to the environment is reflected in the final product, which is not only delicious but also environmentally responsible.

The Beauty of Farnese and Tuscia

Visiting Frantoio Gentili also offers the chance to explore the picturesque village of Farnese and the stunning Tuscia region. Farnese is rich in history and charm, with medieval streets, ancient churches, and breathtaking panoramas. Walking through the village, you can experience the authentic atmosphere of a place where time seems to have stood still.