We are in the heart of the Costa dei Trulli, on a strip of land dotted with centuries-old olive trees. On these verdant hills and a year-round mild climate, our olive groves grow, ready to give us a fruit that turns to gold: our prized olive oil.
We'd like to tell you about the strengths of our mill. A mill in Puglia that has made quality and beauty its hallmarks. Follow us.
A historic mill that looks to the future
Our mill has been operating for over three generations: from grandfather Ciccio D'Orazio to uncle Peppino, and today with Francesco D'Orazio. Francesco is the one who brings ancient traditions into the present, combining them with the future, because attention to nature and respectful processes also means attentiveness to the evolving needs of the market and consumers.
We are still proudly a family business, but we are also a manufacturing company that looks to innovation, foreign markets, and invests in design.
Francesco is the mastermind behind this oil mill in Puglia, Frantoio D'Orazio. " I still remember when I was just 15 years old, and my uncle Peppino took me to the site where the current mill was under construction," he tells us. All around was dust, construction equipment, a few pillars, and part of the adjoining house. His uncle placed his hand on young Francesco's shoulder and said, " If you're up to it, we'll continue together; otherwise, I'll stop the work ." The rest is history. Today, Frantoio D'Orazio is an important and respected presence in the vast and varied panorama of Puglia's finest oil mills.
Francesco D'Orazio believes in the value of quality oil and in the desire to make this precious food, rich in flavor and nutritional properties, accessible to all but always at the right price. He makes no compromises, he doesn't give up on real EVOO. In this way, Francesco has made his oil a product that deserves the same sales value as an authentic extra virgin olive oil, 100% EVOO. ( Find out how to recognize an authentic extra virgin olive oil here .)
At the same time, 2009 saw a shift towards beautiful packaging. A good oil becomes beautiful when packaged in decorated, collectible bottles. The choice fell on innovative packaging: a square tin bottle, decorated and original, to enhance what has always been extraordinarily good. You can learn more about the world of decorated bottles here.
Olive oil mill in Puglia, our strength is our team
Since 2000, Francesco D'Orazio has been supported by a team of highly esteemed women, collaborators, and professionals. We don't have gender quotas, but rather a natural sensitivity to recognizing the value of those who work well and with passion. This team is led by Milena Tamborrino, Francesco's life and work partner, and responsible for quality, thanks in part to her university specialization in veterinary medicine and food safety.
The cornerstones of this mill in Puglia are:
- The production staff, made up of young, enthusiastic and close-knit people
- The quality team specializing in suppliers, processes and certifications
- The person responsible for the register of oil movements who guarantees the authenticity of the product
- The sales staff for Italy and abroad
- The administrative contact
We're a team. We're a team that focuses on product quality, on authentic extra virgin olive oil, and we look to foreign markets by participating in international trade fairs. And we never stop dreaming, cultivating sectors that have become strategic over time, such as the wedding industry ( we talked about it here ).
Leading the team is Francesco, the young olive oil mill worker who started at 15 alongside his uncle Peppino and has now become an example of dedication to doing things well. This means showcasing the most authentic flavor of an olive oil mill in Puglia through the sale of Apulian extra virgin olive oil.
Learn more here about the value of our mill, tied to the territory where it was born and lives.
