A Family Story, A Bond with the Land
The Roots: Where It All Began
The history of Frantoio Manestrini is rooted in beauty and history. It all began in 1960 with the vision of Egidio Manestrini, who founded the company in a truly unique location: the ruins of an ancient Franciscan monastery dating back to the 14th century. Here, monks were already cultivating olive trees and producing oil centuries ago. It is on this ground, sacred to nature,
The Roots: Where It All Began
The history of Frantoio Manestrini is rooted in beauty and history. It all began in 1960 with the vision of Egidio Manestrini, who founded the company in a truly unique location: the ruins of an ancient Franciscan monastery dating back to the 14th century. Here, monks were already cultivating olive trees and producing oil centuries ago. It is on this ground, sacred to nature, that we have built our identity—respecting the past to create the future.
Nicoletta: Passion and Experience
Today, the soul of the oil mill is Nicoletta Manestrini. Egidio’s daughter, Nicoletta grew up breathing the scent of olives and the fresh breeze of Lake Garda. She worked alongside her father from a young age, learning first the art of hospitality and then the secrets of agricultural production. With deep industry knowledge and an authentic bond with the land, Nicoletta blends tradition and innovation, working every day to guarantee an Extra Virgin Olive Oil of the highest quality—the symbol of our family.
Nicoletta: Passion and Experience
Today, the soul of the oil mill is Nicoletta Manestrini. Egidio’s daughter, Nicoletta grew up breathing the scent of olives and the fresh breeze of Lake Garda. She worked alongside her father from a young age, learning first the art of hospitality and then the secrets of agricultural production. With deep industry knowledge and an authentic bond with the land, Nicoletta blends tradition and innovation, working every day to guarantee an Extra Virgin Olive Oil of the highest quality—the symbol of our family.
Gocce d'Italia
Our Selection for You
Gocce d’Italia is the e-commerce platform that carries our passion beyond the borders of the Lake. It features not only our oil but also a curated selection from the Valtenesi territory and small Italian producers who share our values.
Real People Behind Every Order
We are an e-commerce site, but first and foremost, we are a small company made of real people. When you send an order to Gocce d’Italia, there is no cold, automated process. There is our staff: a close-knit team that reads your name, selects the products from the shelves, and checks that everything is perfect. We put in the same care we would use to prepare a gift for a friend.
Real People Behind Every Order
We are an e-commerce site, but first and foremost, we are a small company made of real people. When you send an order to Gocce d’Italia, there is no cold, automated process. There is our staff: a close-knit team that reads your name, selects the products from the shelves, and checks that everything is perfect. We put in the same care we would use to prepare a gift for a friend.
Safe, Hand-Curated Shipping
We know how important it is for products to arrive intact, especially when dealing with precious bottles and glass jars.
Manual Preparation: Every package is prepared by hand by our staff.
Protected Packaging: We use specific, reinforced packaging designed to absorb shocks and protect the contents during the journey.
Whether you order a single bottle or a supply for the whole year, your package will travel safely.
Safe, Hand-Curated Shipping
We know how important it is for products to arrive intact, especially when dealing with precious bottles and glass jars.
Manual Preparation: Every package is prepared by hand by our staff.
Protected Packaging: We use specific, reinforced packaging designed to absorb shocks and protect the contents during the journey.
Whether you order a single bottle or a supply for the whole year, your package will travel safely.