Giano dell'Umbria is a charming medieval village in the “green heart” of Italy. It overlooks a beautiful silver landscape of olive trees. It’s a place with a perfect ecological balance where people have always lived in harmony with nature.
The extraction of olive oil is an ancient rite full of symbolism, which repeats every year in a magic of history, culture, tradition and folklore. The Del Sero family lives in Moriano, a couple of km from Giano, and it has been growing olive trees and producing extra virgin olive oil for generations.
The Del Sero olive oil is extracted with the traditional method of first cold pressing, with granite millstones and hydraulic presses, in a recently-built plant which blends well with the surrounding landscape.
The Oil mill has production and bottling units as well as spacious rooms for guests. A protected pathway allows to oversee all stages of the production process, and a large hall can easily accommodate large groups of people in a warm atmosphere.
Guests can also enjoy more than 2,000 square metres of green areas dotted with ancient olive trees, the “millstone square” and a spacious car park.
The Frantoio is easily accessible and well connected to the main national highways. You get here quickly from the centre of major towns (Rome 1,5 hours - Florence 2 hr - Ancona 1,5 hr -Perugia 40). And it is within easy reach of the main regional tourist destinations (Spoleto, Assisi, Todi, Montefalco, Bevagna, Spello…).
Guests will enjoy an emotional experience, discovering the World of Olive Oil, learning about its history and culture and appreciating its beneficial effects on health and taste.
Discover the World of Olive Oil
Our proposal includes a guided tour of the Oil Mill with speaker (English/French):
- How olive oil is born: detailed description of all stages of the production process, from the fruit to the oil, using the traditional method of first cold pressing (granite millstones and hydraulic presses). Comparison with other extraction methods;
- How a very high quality olive oil is born: description of methods adopted in the various stages of the production and storage process, which directly affect the quality of olive oil; Q&A.
We have two options for tasting:
1) Option 1
Bruschettas prepared on the spot with wood-fired bread:
- Classical (olive oil and salt);
- Garlic (olive oil, salt, garlic).
Drinks:
- Red wine (1 glass);
- Water.
2) Option 2
Tasting:
Mix of bruschettas prepared on the spot with wood-fired bread:
- Classical (olive oil and salt);
- Garlic (olive oil, salt, garlic);
- Arugula and shaved Parmesan cheese;
- Truffle sauce.
Charcuterie and cheese board (I.e. salami, capocollo, prosciutto, local pecorino cheese).
Drinks:
- Red wine (1 glass);
- Water.
Both proposals can be adjusted to specific needs upon request. We are happy to accompany our guests to beautiful nearby sites that are worth a visit (ie: Morcicchia Castle, San Felice Abbey, centuries-old Macciano olive tree).
