The Olive Oil
A golden thread that binds the earth to life
The gentle lands surrounding the hamlet are home to the Oil Mill and the two olive groves that produce Castello di Solomeo oil. The monocultivar Dolce Agogia, a typical Umbrian variety from the Lake Trasimeno area, is grown on two plots of land covering a total of about 8 hectares.
The cultivation of the olive groves, the harvesting of the olives, the pressing: ritual gestures that are handed down from generation to generation, keeping alive the authentic bond with the land of origin.
Castello di Solomeo 2025
A vintage in balance between sweetness and intensity, begun with a winter of scarce rainfall and mild temperatures, which gave way to a fresh and generously rainy early spring. The arrival of summer, with moderate rains and temperate weather, favored a lush flowering and a healthy fruit set; the subsequent intense heat slowed fruit development while preserving its integrity. September and early autumn, characterized by rains and cool temperatures, then gave way to an extraordinary end of season, with sweet and serene days that accompanied the final phase of the harvest.
Visually, the oil shines in a bright emerald green, enlivened by shimmering reflections that evoke freshness and elegance. Its aroma is a hymn to the earth: freshly crushed olive and freshly cut grass intertwine with green apple, chives, almond, and artichoke, while in the background notes of aromatic herbs and wild fennel unfold, like a garden breathing at sunset.
Produced and bottled at origin, Castello di Solomeo 2025 oil reveals itself to the taste as fruity and herbaceous, sustained by a pleasant freshness and a subtle spicy note, which caresses the palate with elegance and character.