Saecula

Produced on Vulcino’s 15-hectare estate, Saecula captures the essence of the volcanic landscape between Lake Bolsena and the Tyrrhenian Sea. The secular olive trees — around 2,000, cultivated non-intensively at 200 m above sea level — are part of the innovative “Vulcino Music” project, where sound frequencies of Mozart and Bach accompany the trees during growth and production, enhancing vitality and harmony.

Harvested early in October and cold-pressed within four hours using a MORI 2-phase system, the oil expresses exceptional freshness and purity. With polyphenols exceeding 550–600 mg/kg, Saecula is both elegant and powerful — a liquid expression of art and terroir.

Vulcino was born from the vision of Eugénie and Silvio Grigolini, who fell in love with the unspoiled landscape of Canino in northern Latium. Eugénie, a classical musician and sommelier, infused the estate with artistic sensibility and a deep respect for nature. Their 15 ha of organic olive groves thrive on volcanic soils rich in minerals, producing two oils — the monocultivar Saecula (Caninese) and a blend — both characterized by their purity, sustainability, and emotional resonance.

🇮🇹 Merum 2023 – ❤️❤️ / Zwei Herzen (❤️❤️)

Selected among Italy’s best extra virgin olive oils in the Merum Guide 2023, which highlights exceptional EVOOs for professionals and enthusiasts in Germany.

🔗 Source – Merum Guide 2023

🇺🇸 New York International Olive Oil Competition (NYIOOC) 2022 – Gold Medal / Goldmedaille

Awarded Gold among more than 1,000 entries from 30 countries at the NYIOOC, one of the world’s largest and most prestigious olive oil competitions.

🔗 Source – NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition

🇯🇵 Japan Olive Oil Prize (JOOP) 2022 – Gold Medal / Goldmedaille

Recognized with Gold for exceptional quality and purity. The JOOP celebrates top-tier extra virgin olive oils that demonstrate innovation and authenticity in production.

🔗 Source – Japan Olive Oil Prize (JOOP)

The MERUM Guide is a respected German-language publication focused on Italian olive oil. Each year, expert tastings highlight Italy’s top extra virgin oils with a simple heart rating system (❤️ to ❤️❤️❤️).

NYIOOC – New York (World Olive Oil Competition): One of the world’s largest EVOO competitions. An international jury conducts blind tastings to recognize oils for excellence, consistency, and authenticity; results are published in the Official Guide to the World’s Best Olive Oils.

JOOP – Japan Olive Oil Prize (Tokyo): An international competition in Tokyo evaluating extra virgin olive oils through panel-based blind tastings. Awards promote quality, varietal identity, and best production practices in global markets.