Along the Ionian coast of Calabria, Italy Giuseppe's grandfather plants olive trees, vineyards, and more. He produces premium Italian extra virgin olive oil for his family's personal use.
1992 - 2017
salvatore & lina
Giuseppe's father, Salvatore, retires early and dedicates his free time to the groves. He plants more trees. Salvatore and Lina (Giuseppe's mother), harvest the fruit regularly.
2017 - present
giuseppe & skyler
We take over management of the estate and work with an agronomist to establish regenerative farming. EXAU launches in the US in 2018 and production quickly expands to 2 new properties. We start the olive oil club in 2019 and begin shipping to new countries!
Where you've seen us
Our book: The 1st in 15 years
The Olive Oil Enthusiast is the first book exclusively about olive oil published by a major publisher in over 15 years.
As producers, sommeliers, and farmers Giuseppe and Skyler guide you step by step through the world of our favorite cooking fat.
You may have heard that green olive oil is superior and that you should seek it out when grocery shopping. The reality is, olive oil comes in a variety of...
Human beings have been producing and consuming olive oil for thousands of years. And for over seventy years researchers have been studying the product to better understand its health benefits. This makes the...
When it comes to promoting long term health and wellness, the Mediterranean diet is the first to come to mind. And at the base of the Mediterranean diet is one...
