Andrea Amadori

Francesco Cillo unearths Basilicata region An emotional journey in a land rich in biodiversity, at the discovery of one of the famous products of Italian excellence: the extra virgin olive oil (evo). Our mission is to promote the culture of extra virgin olive oil (evo) in the world and preserve the genetic diversity of Cultivars enhancing the territory by protecting its biodiversity. We inspire pleasant and unforgettable moments with an unmistakable flavour. We have been producing 100% Italian extra virgin olive oil (evo) for 4 generations. We represent one of the Italian culinary excellences and we receive prizes and awards from the most prestigious juries and national and international gourmet magazines every year. Francesco Cillo His story begins in 1931 in a town surrounded by the silence of nature and olive trees that develop their high quality thanks to the local microclimate. Today Francesco Cillo represents an area that is perfectly balanced and uncontaminated. It is the fascinating proof of a place unaltered over time. Philosophy and Sustainability Our philosophy is based on two principles: the respect for the natural beauty of places and the fact that we belong to a deeply rooted culture. We preserve the genetic diversity of the cultivars and the heritage of knowledge of the traditions to which their use and conservation are inextricably linked. We contribute to the protection of biodiversity, an essential resource in order to deal with the challenges of climate change. **Awards 2023** \- Nominated among the world's best extra virgin olive oils in "Der Feinschmecker" guide, Germany. \- Awarded with gold medal at the “NYIOOC – World Olive Oil Competition” in New York. \- Awarded with gold medal at the “JOOP – Japan Olive Oil Prize” in Tokyo. \- Nominated among Italy's best extra virgin olive oils “Merum” guide, Switzerland. \- Nominated among Italy's best extra virgin olive oils "Slow Food" guide, Italy. \- Nominated among the world's best extra virgin olive oils "FLOS OLEI" guide, Italy. \- First plance in the "OneMorePack" competition for creativity, packaging and design, Italy. ... visit https://francescocillo.com/en/company/#awards to know all the awards.