L’Acropoli di Puglia is an award-winning, historic olive oil mill located in Martina Franca, in the heart of Italy’s Valle d’Itria. Managed by the Lucarella family, the mill has been crafting high-quality, authentic Puglian extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) since 1889.
They are highly regarded for preserving traditional methods, utilizing traditional stone wheels to crush the olives before cold-pressing them to maintain the oil’s natural viscosity, rich antioxidants, and distinct health properties.
The mill primarily uses local Coratina and Leccina olive cultivars to produce four distinct styles of premium oil:
- Novello: An unfiltered, freshly pressed oil available right after the autumn harvest, packed with vibrant, youthful flavors.
- Mosto: An intense, brilliant green unfiltered oil made from early-season Coratina olives. It features a fruity bouquet with notes of tomato and artichoke, balanced by a signature spicy aftertaste.
- Vivace: A lively, robust oil with a slightly more pronounced peppery kick, excellent for hearty dishes.
- Amabile: A smooth, cold-pressed oil made from Coratina olives designed with lower acidity and a harmonious, rounded finish for delicate pairings.
If you visit their historic location in Puglia, you can book guided educational tours and tastings. Guests can sample their core olive oils, aged balsamic vinegars, and local specialty reductions like cotto di mosto(cooked grape must
Alessandro Colao 
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