Azienda agricola
This multifunctional enterprise originated in the early 1950s and is currently run by a family of third-generation young agricultural entrepreneurs who, with passion, make the territory and Sabina’s distinctive features the founding elements of their work.
In the heart of Sabina, just 40 minutes from Rome, the company extends across 40 hectares of organic olive groves. Founded in the 1950s, it is now led by the third generation of young agricultural entrepreneurs who combine tradition and innovation to enhance the Sabina territory. Production takes place entirely on-site, in the mill located next to the agriturismo, where authentic olive oil tourism experiences can be enjoyed. The olives, harvested daily, are pressed by evening to ensure maximum freshness and quality. The extra virgin olive oil produced is certified DOP Sabina and IGP Olio di Roma, obtained through a closed cycle and stored under nitrogen to preserve its aromas and properties intact.
Sustainability guides every choice: photovoltaic system, two-phase mill to reduce water consumption, and organic cultivation. Since 2020, the PerlaVita project has promoted oil as a true food for daily well-being: “Oil is a food, not a condiment.”
The hackberry is a large tree, very robust and long-lived, that grows spontaneously in the wild. It can reach a height of 25 meters and is typical of two areas: the Mediterranean region and a large part of western Asia. The name appears to derive from the word bagola, a northern Italian dialect term meaning “handle” or “berry,” due to the renowned quality of its wood for producing whip handles.
The crown is rounded, very dense and wide, frequently visited by birds that use it as a true shelter.
The hackberry leaves are elongated and slightly asymmetrical in shape; on the upper side they are darker and rougher, and in autumn they turn yellow and fall after the first cold weather arrives. The hackberry flowering period runs from April to May; its flowers are very small and grow together in clusters.
The fruits are drupes of yellow or light gray color; when ripe, they become darker, with a very sweet flavor, which is why most birds are fond of them. The hackberry is used primarily for reforestation operations in rocky areas or areas difficult to cultivate.
Hackberry wood is used to build furniture and agricultural tools, and is excellent for lathe work. This tree is also used as fuel. This plant adapts easily to rocky or limestone-rich soils and is particularly suitable for cultivation as bonsai.