Il Bottaccio

The culture of high-quality olive oil has been part of the Guglielmi family for several generations, and Luca is now the custodian of this important tradition that began in 1925 with grandfather Ermelindo. We are in the Tuscany, the homeland of oil, in a hilly area, but just a few steps from the sea and the famous cypress trees of Bolgheri: it is here that Il Bottaccio rises with its olive trees and mill. A place appreciated worldwide for its wines, climate, and the beauty of the gentle hills adorned with centuries-old olive groves, capable of producing noteworthy extra virgin oil.

The Il Bottaccio company consists of 30 hectares of olive groves, some of which are centuries-old, distributed between the areas of Venturina Terme and Monterotondo Marittimo, with an altitude variation from 50 to 100 meters above sea level. It is in this specific geographical area that, thanks to the climatic characteristics, the type of soil, the influence of the winds, and the presence of thermal waters flowing underground, the precious and tasty fruits are obtained from which the EVO oil of Il Bottaccio is extracted.

Thanks to the passion for cultivation, harvesting, and production passed down from generation to generation, Il Bottaccio looks towards the development of a modern organic olive cultivation, in the spirit of continuity of an activity that respects the territory and the quality of Tuscan peasant traditions. The production focuses on extra virgin oil, the result of the selection of olives exclusively grown by the company. Thus, it is an oil that expresses Tuscan culture for good things, a guarantee of the supply chain and absolute excellence.

Il Bottaccio: oil of absolute quality, also from organic farming

Il Bottaccio has as its primary business objective the production of only high-quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil. In order to achieve this goal, during the various stages of production (cultivation, fertilization, pruning, harvesting, pressing, storage, bottling, and packaging), a meticulous monitoring is carried out to ensure that the extra virgin oil maintains its unique characteristics throughout the entire supply chain. Irrigation systems in the olive groves, annual pruning of the plants, manual or semi-manual harvesting of the olives, pressing within no more than 8 hours from harvest, and cold pressing are some of the essential points necessary to guarantee high-quality oil.
Interventions related to the various production moments unfold throughout the seasons of the year, so that from spring to winter, the Guglielmi family takes care of the plants to promote their birth, growth, and the harvesting of the fruits.

In order to obtain excellence oil, both for the particular cultivation techniques and for the taste and organoleptic characteristics, Il Bottaccio follows the regulations of Organic farming.
The goal is the production of healthy and high-quality food, completely free from chemical and synthetic substances, but also for the protection of the environment, the maintenance of soil fertility, and energy savings.
Therefore, no chemical products (fertilizers, pesticides) are used, but only organic fertilizers following a specific and strict production standard.

The organic EVO oil obtained contributes to a healthy diet free from pesticide residues, respects the natural cycle of the olive tree, contributes to the natural restoration of the ecosystem, all of which undergo constant checks by certification bodies.

Il Bottaccio: attention also to environmental protection

The respect and protection of the environment have always been a fundamental prerogative of the Il Bottaccio company. In fact, all forms of synthetic and non-recyclable materials have been eliminated in all production phases and in the final products themselves. Il Bottaccio uses only eco-compatible packaging materials, only paper and cardboard, aluminum caps, glass and aluminum bottles, recycled wooden pallets, recycled paper, and biodegradable labels. Even in the offices, the Guglielmi family only uses furniture made of wood, iron, steel, and glass, and clean, green energy from renewable sources is also used.