In the heart of the Viterbo Tuscia, the historic mills are a living part of the local agricultural culture. The Antico Frantoio Cesare Battisti in Vetralla is one of the names that best represent the continuity of an olive-growing tradition that began in Etruscan times and has never been interrupted.
Olives between the lakes of Vico and Bolsena
We work to promote the native varieties — Caninese, Frantoio and Leccino — grown among the hills that separate the lakes of Vico and Bolsena. It is a territory marked by its volcanic origin: the two lakes fill ancient calderas, and the soils that derive from them are free-draining and rich in minerals, ideal conditions for the olive tree. From these olives comes an oil with a medium-light fruitiness, herbaceous notes and an aftertaste that recalls almond.
A PDO oil, by specification
The production of PDO Tuscia extra virgin olive oil follows precise rules: harvesting by hand or with shakers, milling within 24 hours, cold extraction, traceability and certified quality. Each step has a function: the speed between harvest and milling avoids fermentation and acidity, while the supervision of an independent body ensures that the oil genuinely meets the required parameters. This is how we obtain a fresh, stable oil, able to tell the story of the Vetralla territory in every bottle.
A story that continues since 1919
The Antico Frantoio Cesare Battisti is still today a point of reference for those who work in the sector, in the field and at the mill, and it promotes farming practices that respect the environment. Safeguarding a historic mill does not mean standing still, but holding together inherited knowledge and today’s tools, in the service of the same quality. It is a piece of Tuscia’s identity that we keep alive every year. Discover our oil in our shop or learn about our story.