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Il Carretto Siciliano: Un Icona della Storia Isolana

Il carretto siciliano è uno degli elementi iconografici che abbiamo scelto per caratterizzare l’etichetta favola “Opunzia”. Protagonisti delle raffigurazioni sulle sponde dei carretti di un tempo erano le vite dei santi, le gesta di sovrani e spesso l’opera dei pupi, proprio come sul nostro carretto di famiglia, da noi preziosamente custodito in frantoio. Dopo l’800 …

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UNA STORIA DI FAMIGLIA, CHE HA NEL COGNOME UN NOME: OLIVA

Olio EVO, Siracusa / Di Francesca Oliva

Una storia di famiglia, che ha nel cognome un nome: OLIVA. La storia della nostra azienda agricola prende il nome dal cognome del nonno, che nel 1957 realizzò il primo frantoio. Semplice dare per scontato che il cognome abbia origine dal soprannome di qualche antenato il cui mestiere era legato alla raccolta, alla trasformazione o alla …

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LE TESTE DI MORO: LA LEGGENDA CHE SPIEGA PERCHE’ NON BISOGNA MAI TRADIRE UNA RAGAZZA SICILIANA

Favola / Di Francesca Oliva

Vi sarà capitato qualche volta di imbattervi nelle famose ceramiche di Caltagirone, bellissimi vasi che impreziosiscono i balconi fioriti delle case nei centri storici siciliani. Quello che forse ancora non conoscete è la storia di quei vasi. “Nel quartiere arabo di Palermo, la Kalsa, viveva una bellissima ragazza, dedita alla cura dei fiori del suo giardino. …

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Fabio Leotta

20:29 14 Nov 24

Jayne Gorham

05:38 13 Nov 24

After we were warmly welcomed by Francesca, we had a magical tour in the olive and lemon grove led Fabrizio who shared his knowledge about growing and harvesting the crops organically and answered our many questions. So interesting! Then we learned about how they process the olives. All of this results in the most high quality organic olive oil. Francesca passionately led us through the tasting followed by fresh bread, olives and cheeses. Her depth of knowledge is vast. I can honestly say that Favola Oliva olive oil is the best I've ever tasted! Grazie Mille 💙

Veit Müller

10:31 04 Nov 24

Sharmeen Basu

12:41 25 Oct 24

Absolutely wonderful - my first olive oil tasting. Very interesting and engaging tour - Fabrizio was excellent. Thoroughly recommend this tour .

Hemma Varma

12:38 25 Oct 24

Fabulous day out at Favola Olive Oil. Learned so much about growing Lemons and Olives. The tasting was superb and opened my eyes to what good quality Olive Oil should taste like. Thank you Fabrizio.

michelle montgomery

12:38 20 Sep 24

What a wonderful tour through citrus and olive groves with our knowledgeable and friendly guide Fabrizio. We got to taste a lemon from the grove and learn all about their pressing process. Fabrizio answered all of our questions and was a delight to spend an hour with. We tasted all four of their oils with light snacks. Highly recommend a stop at Favola when you’re in Sicily!

C. Germano

13:08 11 Jun 24

May 31, 2024Today we visited Oliva Farmhouse (www.agricolaoliva.it) outside of Solarino, Sicily. This special farm is just 15 minutes from Ortigia/Syracusa. We were openly welcomed by Francesca ( her family’s farm) and by Naomi (our tour guide).Naomi started the tour with a history of the farm and a walking tour through the lemon grove and the olive orchard. She explained the processes of harvesting and production.The oil tasting was amazing, like no other we have experienced. The small batch, organic, extra virgin olive oil that Oliva Farm produces is of the highest quality that is available in Sicily, in our opinion!We had a wonderful lunch of regional Sicilian foods and local wine. We really enjoyed the entire experience.When visiting Sicily, make your way to this unique farm. It’s a true, authentic experience of Sicilian craftsmanship and pride in their traditions and culture.

Jordana T

14:46 24 May 24

Last week, our family spent a wonderful afternoon at Farm Oliva. We all love olive oil, but knew little about its production. Francesca welcomed us and then we had the absolute pleasure of spending the rest of the time with Naomi - our amazing guide. Our tour given by Naomi was informative and fun. She gave us a brief history of the olive and lemon farm, the area and walked us through the process of olive oil production - beginning with the olive tree, harvesting of the olives to the end result of their top quality, organic extra virgin olive oil. After the tour, we learned how to properly taste and feel the olive oil in our mouth. Each one possessing a different flavor and feel. All outstanding! Naomi - you made our day - it shows that you love what you do! It is obvious that Francesca and her family are passionate about their way of life. Thank you for sharing that with us. We will fondly remember our time spent with both of you and are grateful to have shipped several bottles home to enjoy with everything. We hope to return to Sicily some day! (Ps - I forgot to mention while there that my great grandmother was Rosa Olivo- perhaps we are family!)

Rodney JF Spiteri

19:30 02 May 24

My colleagues, and I visited Farm Oliva last Thursday . Francesca was so welcoming and informative. She is clearly proud of their farm and the products they make, which comes across in the tasting experience. What a fun educational experience to understand how different olive oils can be. I highly recommend a visit! Francesca keep up the good work.

Semone Aye

10:10 13 Apr 24

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