Our story began more than a century ago when our grandfather Eusebio pursued his passion and started producing extra virgin olive oil in Rocca San Giovanni, Abruzzo, nestled in the heart of the Costa dei Trabocchi.
One of the most significant achievements at the time was bringing electricity to the village, transitioning from horse-powered millstones to electric mills. In the 1960s, our pressing process became distinctive, with nylon replacing coconut fiber for filtering. The first hydraulic presses helped reduce oil oxidation, improving its quality.
In the 1990s, Eusebio’s grandson Enzo upgraded all the machinery while maintaining traditional processing techniques. Stainless steel replaced iron in all components that touched the olives and oil. The storage room, now air-conditioned and temperature-controlled year-round, ensures the oil's preservation and maintains its organoleptic properties.
At Antico Frantoio Guido Giardino, we have consistently embraced technological innovation to produce outstanding extra virgin olive oil.