Blog
In our blogs you can read more about producing good organic extra virgin olive oil, about the region in which il circolo is literally rooted and everything that has to do with it, such as:
- The Sicilian culture – and more broadly the Mediterranean culture – which is inextricably linked to olive oil;
- The care for and maintenance of the centuries-old olive trees;
- The farmers of the region and their knowledge -built up over generations- on producing good quality olive oil;
- Local know-how and how to combine it with scientific insights on sustainability, and ultimately taking steps towards regenerative agriculture.
Above all, we enjoy good food and cooking. More specifically, we are inspired by the Mediterranean lifestyle that promotes eating fresh, healthy seasonal ingredients. We hope you also enjoy our delicious recipes that showcase il circolo olive oil.
Proud of our D.O.P.
What is D.O.P.? After almost 2 years, il circolo olive oil has recently been certified with the D.O.P. label. We are very proud of that.
World Olive Tree Day
Impressive discovery Recently we discovered an olive tree in our olive grove that could be over a thousand years old. This deserves respect. That is
4 ways to spice up your meals (and your life)
Does your food lack a little kick? Are you looking for a fast and easy way to spice up your meals? We proudly present four
Is ‘Novello’ really that special?
Autumn means time to harvest! Also the olives of il circolo are ready to be picked. This season a special edition of olive oil appears
What does certified organic actually mean?
Il circolo stands (among other things) for the annual rings of our centuries-old olive trees growing on the slopes of Monte Iblei in southern Sicily.
