Adopt An Olive Grove

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Become a Grove Adopter

When you become a Grove Adopter, you'll receive a regular subscription of Libellula's superior extra virgin olive oil. The grove you select to adopt contributes to a correlating sustainability goal, directly supporting the restoration of the land and trees of the Sabina region:

Adopt the San Lorenzo Grove – Restore 250 Abandoned Olive Trees
Adopt the La Tenuta Grove – Convert 70 Olive Trees to Organic Production
Adopt the Giardinetto Grove – Plan 60 Olive Trees

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Modify or change your adoption subscription at any time. 

    Each Olive Grove Adoption delivery includes:

    • One 375 ml bottle of Classico Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Autumn 2022 Harvest).
    • One 375 ml bottle of Riserva Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Autumn 2022 Harvest).
    • Handmade wooden box.
    • Free Delivery.

    Your first order also includes: 

    • Golden spout for your bottles.
    • An Adoption Certificate.
    • A Digital Booklet with unique Italian recipes featuring your new extra virgin olive oil.

    With your adoption, you will receive regular newsletters with stories from the land, the town, and the region!

    What is the difference between our Classico and Riserva, and why is Libellula so high in polyphenols and antioxidants?

    Polyphenols are what make extra virgin olive oil rich in antioxidants and nutrients. They protect against development of cancers, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, skin aging, and neurodegenerative diseases.

    Typical extra virgin olive oil contains about 100mg/kg of polyphenols... but what about Libellula?

    CLASSICO:
    Our Classico olives are pressed in November, much earlier than the big distributors.

    While we are able to press less extra virgin olive oil from the small olives, they have a more concentrated level of nutrients and a polyphenol count of between 350 to 400 mg/kg.

    Flavor Notes: floral & peppery with undertones of apple & artichoke.

    RISERVA:
    Our Riserva’s olives are harvested in early to mid-October.

    The olives’ concentration of polyphenols and antioxidants are at their height, between 500 and 600 mg/kg.

    But as the Riserva olives are even smaller than the Classico, we can only extract a tiny amount of antioxidant-rich olive oil. This is why our quantity of our Riserva is limited each year.

    Flavor Notes: bright, herbaceous, spicy, with undertones of walnut.

    Both the Classico and Riserva are made through regenerative agriculture (100% natural, pesticide-free), harvested by hand, and cold-pressed within twenty-four hours, ensuring none of the olive oil's antioxidants or vitamins are lost.

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