Toscana

The land on which now grows our 'uliveto' was, in ancient times, a limestone quarry used during the medieval times to make buildings and scupltures. Around the 1700s it was decomissioned and olive trees were planted, becoming one of the biggest olive tree gardens in the area. In 1985, due to a very strong winter frost, many olive trees died. After, the olive trees were re-born from their century old roots, but there were no more farmers to take care of them.

In 1997, the Fontana Family stepped in and cared for the olive trees again. At the time, the family grew olive trees and made oil solely for their own use. This all remained unchanged until March 2020, when the first unexpected lockdown striked in Italy. During that period, the family decided to start their business.

Despite being born in a time of crisis and difficulty, Aurum carries a powerful message of hope and resilience, where beauty rises from the darkness. Every stage of its creation has been carefully crafted with love and dedication, much like the Renaissance, which emerged from the dark centuries of the Middle Ages to bring a new era of light and prosperity. Every drop of oil, the result of years of passion and tradition, embodies the essence of Tuscan heritage, conveying not just flavor, but also the strength and hope that only the deepest roots can offer.