• 200 000 PLANTS

  • 400 000 LITERS

  • 700 HECTARES

The essence of oil

Olive oil, which encompasses centuries of tradition and passion, with its intense and enveloping scent of fresh fruit and green leaves, as bright as the setting sun, is a true elixir of nature, capable of transforming every dish into a masterpiece. Its velvety consistency and rich flavor, a bitter and spicy mix, tells stories of centuries-old olive groves and expert hands that have cultivated and harvested with care. It is a gift from the earth, a symbol of life, health and beauty, capable of captivating the senses and bringing a touch of magic to every dish.

  • Production area

    Spread over more than 700 hectares, mainly located in the high hills of the Ionian Catanzaro area, in the heart of Calabria.

  • Transformation Center

    Contrada Pagani, Andali (CZ). The most advanced technology that allows olive processing without adding water, only with cold mechanical processes.

  • Bottling plant

    Cropani Marina (Cz). Our bottling plant is equipped with modern processing lines that allow the properties of the oil to remain unchanged.

Questions and Answers

some of the most frequently asked questions from our customers

What variety of olive trees does your oil come from?

Mostly Carolea , a very widespread and appreciated olive variety in Italy, particularly in Calabria, from where it comes
original. Highly appreciated for its versatility, but above all for its excellent characteristics
productive and qualitative. This native variety has a dual purpose, in fact it is used both for
produce oil and table olives.

What does “Cold Pressed” mean?

This means that the oil is extracted at temperatures below 27°C, to preserve the organoleptic and aromatic properties of extra virgin olive oil.

What is the difference between olive oil and extra virgin olive oil?

Extra virgin olive oil is obtained only through mechanical processes of cold pressing of olives
harvested at the right degree of ripeness.
It has an acidity of no more than 0.8%, with a fruity aroma , often slightly bitter and spicy , and a
high polyphenol content .
While non-extra virgin olive oil is a mixture of refined olive oil (obtained from lampante oils, i.e.
not suitable for direct consumption, chemically treated) and extra virgin olive oil , in variable quantities for
improve its taste. It is therefore a lower level product. If you are looking for quality, taste and
health benefits, always choose extra virgin olive oil.

How many days does it usually take to ship the goods? What are the costs?

Usually the goods are shipped immediately after the order request and take about 2-3 days
working hours, also depending on the destination to be reached.
Costs vary based on the weight of the order and are automatically calculated in your cart.

Do you produce the extra virgin olive oil you sell?

YES! Not only do we produce it, but our company's production cycle begins with the cultivation of
lush olive groves and ends with the packaging of the product, ready for consumption , creating
thus a supply chain process completely internal to the company.
The quality of the oil produced depends primarily on the quality of the olives grown, harvested and
transformed into the territories owned by Casa Ligarò.

Iniziativa finanziata dal FEASR

(Fondo Europeo Agricolo per lo Sviluppo Rurale) Autorità di gestione PSR 2014/2020 - Regione Calabria