Veneto Valpolicella DOP

A complex, regionally distinctive oil that unites the best of Veneto’s olive-growing heritage. The Veneto Valpolicella DOP blend highlights local varieties — Grignano and Favarol forming the heart, complemented by Leccino, Frantoio, Moraiolo, and Casaliva. The result is a harmonious expression of the region’s limestone soils and cool, breezy climate.

Founded in 2012, Luigi Ruffo’s estate is dedicated to preserving and promoting the native olive cultivars of Valpolicella, particularly Favarol and Grignano.

Located in Cellore di Illasi (Verona) on the slopes of Monte Garzòn, the farm benefits from a unique microclimate and highly calcareous soils — conditions that allow the Grignano variety to reach its finest expression.

Over time, the estate has carefully expanded its groves, selecting parcels with exceptional attention to soil type and varietal adaptability:

• In Colognola ai Colli, volcanic soils nurture Leccino, known for aromas of wild herbs, flint, and smoky undertones.
  
• From Montorio, one of the region’s oldest olive-growing zones, comes the Valpolicella DOP, an exceptionally balanced oil sourced from trees more than 500 years old.
  

Since its debut in 2023, Grignano was awarded the Three Leaves (Tre Foglie) by Gambero Rosso, while Valpolicella DOP earned the same top recognition in 2024 — a testament to Luigi Ruffo’s excellence and his deep respect for heritage and terroir.

🇮🇹 Gambero Rosso 2024 – Three Leaves (Tre Foglie) / Drei Blätter (Tre Foglie)

Awarded to Valpolicella DOP Bio, achieving the highest score range (90–100 points) in Oli d’Italia, reserved for exceptional and exciting olive oils.

Gambero Rosso’s Oli d’Italia is Italy’s most influential olive oil guide, evaluating oils based on sensory quality, authenticity, and terroir through rigorous blind tastings.