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.
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Extra virgin olive oil produced from selected Coratina olives. Structured and refined, it reveals elegant vegetal notes of almond, artichoke and green leaf, balanced bitterness and pungency, and a long, distinctive aromatic persistence.
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Coratina 250ML, Extra virgin olive oil (EVO), Intense fruity - Monocultivar, Mono Line
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Coratina 100ML, Extra virgin olive oil (EVO), Intense fruity - Monocultivar, Mono Line
Let yourself be overwhelmed by the new unique and unmistakable taste of Monovarietals.
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Extra virgin olive oil produced from selected Peranzana olives. Fresh and harmonious, it reveals delicate herbal notes, elegant vegetal nuances and refined aromatic persistence balanced by soft bitterness and pungency.
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Peranzana 250ML, Extra virgin olive oil (EVO), Delicate fruity - Monocultivar, Mono Line
Let yourself be overwhelmed by the new unique and unmistakable taste of Monovarietals.
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Peranzana 100ML, Extra virgin olive oil (EVO), Delicate fruity - Monocultivar, Mono Line
Let yourself be overwhelmed by the new unique and unmistakable taste of Monovarietals.
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Numbered edition Grand Cru defined by balance, elegance and refined aromatic complexity. Fresh and harmonious, it reveals lasting aromatic persistence and a contemporary gastronomic identity.
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Numbered edition Grand Cru defined by depth, structure and remarkable aromatic intensity. Persistent and refined, it reveals a distinctive contemporary gastronomic identity.