MONTE SAN VITO TOWN OF OLIVE OIL

Precisely because of its ancient and deep-rooted olive-growing tradition, Monte San Vito is proudly one of the founding members of the National Association of Olive Oil Cities (Associazione Nazionale Città dell’Olio), a network that unites Italian municipalities where oil is not just a product, but a symbol of culture, landscape, and lifestyle. Being part of this association means sharing a heritage of values linked to land stewardship, the protection of biodiversity, and the promotion of sustainable tourism, which finds its most authentic common thread in olive oil.

For Monte San Vito, this membership is a source of pride and constant commitment: a way to tell its story through experiences that engage all the senses. Initiatives such as the “Snack in the Olive Grove” (Merenda nell’Oliveta), the “Walk among the Olive Trees” (Camminata tra gli Ulivi), and “Open Mills” (Frantoi Aperti) transform the discovery of oil into a journey through flavors, landscapes, and traditions. Visitors can stroll among the secular olive trees, breathe in the aroma of the mills, witness the pressing process, and taste the freshly squeezed oil, immersing themselves in the village’s most authentic soul.

For Monte San Vito, being a Città dell’Olio means safeguarding the memory of the past while simultaneously looking to the future, promoting a culture of oil that encompasses respect, identity, and the pleasure of life.