Four generations, driven by passion, courage, determination, and love for the land, have maintained the original mission of producing Extra Virgin Olive Oil that not only delivers genuine flavors but also represents the history and tradition of our territory.
A Family
STORY
It was 1861—the year of the Unification of Italy—when the first Verna olive mill was born. More than a century and a half later, the people behind this story have changed, but the land and the love for a product, extra virgin olive oil, have remained constant. With passion and continuous innovation, we continue to produce it.
For many clients, we are known as the Brothers of Oil, a definition that reflects how, beyond family ties, we are united by love, dedication, and passion for a genuine product. We are all its children, heirs, and custodians.
Verna Olive Oil
A PRODUCT OF VALUE
We have chosen not to be present in large-scale distribution; we believe in the value of what we do. You can find all our bottles of oil (Extra Virgin, Organic, Monocultivar, DOP, and flavored oils) in our online store. From olives to EVO oil, explore all the possibilities in terms of flavor.
How is a fine and quality oil made? For us, it starts with the constant selection of high-quality raw materials, listening to the needs of the land, and artisanal processes that respect the original genuineness of the plants and olives.
We handpick the olives using mechanical harvesting, then defoliate, sort, wash, and send them to the mill for grinding. Our oils are obtained through cold pressing to maintain the intact flavor, aroma, and typical taste of freshly harvested olives.
The products
OF THE LAND
Oil is an ancient yet always new product that has been used for various purposes throughout history. We, the Verna family (like many families in the area), grew up on bread and oil—a simple and genuine food rich in charm, flavors, and emotions.
A story that we continue to pass down, where we act as its spokespersons, not by adding anything new but by preserving the ancient and eternal beauty and goodness of what this land has to tell.
Visit
THE MILL
Because oil is something alive, we believe in the importance of witnessing its creation to fully appreciate its quality. The mill is open year-round for guided tours during which visitors can see, smell, listen, touch, taste, and appreciate the goodness of our extra virgin olive oil.
We are in Guardiagrele, in the province of Chieti, in one of the most picturesque areas of Abruzzo. Just a few steps from the peaks of Gran Sasso and Maiella, with a view over the captivating expanse of the Costa dei Trabocchi, it’s a place to experience beauty that leaves an indelible memory.
