In the shadow of the ruins of Castle Ugolino, on a limestone peak overlooking the Tiber River in Umbria, we hand pick organically grown olives to make a limited quantity of our family’s extra-virgin oil each fall.

Castiglione Ugolino Inspires
Imagination House

In 2019 Lee Walker published his first book, Imagination House: An Entrepreneurial Life. As author Stephen Harrigan has written, “Lee Walker’s memoir of entrepreneurship is not just a business book…it’s also a kind of handbook about how to live a life that makes room for daring and modesty.”

The book is also now available in audio format. In this excerpt from the book, hear Lee explain how his family’s place in Ugolino helped to inspire the book itself.

FALL

“Olio Nuovo” is the freshest pressed oil available only in the fall and just in time for holiday presents. Newly harvested olives are pressed and the oil immediately bottled unfiltered. This is when the oil is at its peak in fresh flavor & antioxidants.

3 liter tin - pre-order

For the most passionate Ugolino fans. This 3 liter tin is about getting as much oil as possible. No fancy packaging for gifting or show - just our exquisite EVOO in an aluminum tin which you’d find your average Italian using!

FALL 6 Pack - pre-order

The same fresh pressed Olio Nuovo offered in a box of 6 for those who like gift giving or just prefer to have more on hand at home! Shipping discount when you order 2 boxes of either size.

SPRING

In February, after the oil has settled, we do another bottling. The oil has mellowed a little and the flavor smooths out with the bright green color often softening to golden yellow. Perfect for drizzling on spring vegetables and summer tomatoes.