Souvenirs from Puglia: bottles of extra virgin olive oil

Souvenir dalla Puglia: le bottiglie d’olio extravergine d’oliva
Holidays in Puglia, especially during the summer, are characterised by the sea, good food, beaches, excursions, and visits to small towns ( such as Conversano ).
 And, why not, a little holiday shopping, which never hurts.

And what better souvenir to remind you of your Apulian holiday than a bottle of extra virgin olive oil?
 Typical and traditional of these areas, extra virgin olive oil perfectly combines flavor and the roots of the land.
A bottle of Apulian extra virgin olive oil is the perfect souvenir to take home the aromas of the Frantoio .

Why choose extra virgin olive oil as a holiday souvenir?


Souvenirs from Puglia: Give a bottle of extra virgin olive oil as a gift.

Frantoio D'Orazio, present in the area with a decade-long history, can boast a vast selection of quality single-cultivar and multi-cultivar extra virgin olive oils , which will satisfy the most refined palates and pair perfectly with the dishes you wish to offer at your table.

Among the many advantages of choosing extra virgin olive oil as a holiday souvenir are:

  • the unique and fragrant taste that will vary from spicy to bitter depending on the variety you choose

  • the richness of antioxidant properties , ideal to include in a Mediterranean diet

  • the health benefit if used every day to cook and season your dishes raw

  • Did you know that recent research says that it is also very helpful in keeping our brain healthy ?

  • Support Made in Italy by purchasing one or more bottles of Frantoio D'Orazio extra virgin olive oil

  • the unique design of the bottles available in many different collections to meet everyone's preferences

  • the preservation of biodiversity : by choosing to buy extra virgin olive oil from an Apulian mill you will find typical cultivars of the area (such as the Cima di Mola, the Olivastro or the Picholine); if you buy from a Calabrian mill you will find the sweet Rossano and so on.


Not only that: every time you use it in your recipes it will spread a little summer flavour in your kitchen .
The fragrances may be more fruity and aromatic depending on the variety.
 Bring home our extra virgin olive oil as a souvenir from Puglia and you won't regret it! A perfect way to spice up traditional recipes (like orecchiette with turnip greens or taralli) and more.

Souvenirs from Puglia: the aperitif box

Frantoio D'Orazio's extra virgin olive oil can also be the perfect solution for a last-minute aperitif with bruschetta (or, in Tuscan terms, fettunta): all you need is a nice slice of bread, toast it, and drizzle it with extra virgin olive oil. A quality oil will do practically all the work.

The scent of Apulian oil will be like a little cuddle even during the winter season.

Which Apulian olive oil to choose as a souvenir?


But what's the best extra virgin olive oil to bring home from vacation? It all depends on your tastes and preferences.

For example, you can choose:

  • Picholine if you want to enrich your recipes with a spicy note

  • Simone : the extra virgin olive oil that will allow you to bring a piece of Apulian biodiversity while also contributing to its preservation

  • Blend: an extra virgin olive oil obtained from 8 local cultivars (here you can also choose the bottle that most reminds you of the person you want to give it to)

  • You say Coratina , you say Puglia



Designer olive oil bottles: when aesthetics meet taste


We know it well, the eye also wants its part!
 This is why we've created special collections where the unique, high-quality fragrances of Apulian extra virgin olive oil meet bottles with unforgettable designs.

Among the available collections we recommend some bottles:

  • Mediterranea Mix : multicultivar extra virgin olive oil in tin bottles that recall the colors and patterns typical of the Mediterranean.

  • Oltremare : the white and blue designer bottle contains a special extra virgin olive oil and recalls the Apulian majolica tiles that covered our grandparents' brick kitchens.

  • Shadow : this is the ideal oil bottle for lovers of design and geometry with a reference to shadows in multiple shapes.

  • Fanova : the line inspired by the typical colors of the Fanova festival.

  • Agnano : here the territoriality around Conversano is celebrated, with a strong reference to Lake Agnano, a suggestive body of water that is often visited during the summer heat.


Discover all our collections and find the one that best suits your tastes!

Souvenirs from Puglia: aromatic oils


Flavored condiments as a perfect souvenir from Puglia

And for an extra twist, you can choose from a wide range of aromatic oils, perfect for pouring raw over your dishes to add a special touch.
Frantoio D'Orazio's flavored condiments have a strong Mediterranean influence and are packaged in pastel-colored bottles.


 The collection includes:

  • white truffle oil

  • rosemary oil

  • chili oil

  • lemon oil

  • basil oil

  • garlic oil


In short, returning home from vacation with one or more bottles of extra virgin olive oil as a souvenir is certainly a charming way to bring the aromas and flavors of Puglia back to the table.