Puglia · Organic · Est. 1930s
Frantoio Ciccolella – Organic Olive Oil from the Heart of Puglia
Frantoio Ciccolella is an organic extra virgin olive oil producer based in the Murge plateau of Puglia, one of Italy’s most celebrated olive oil landscapes. A family operation dedicated to quality, traceability and the organic cultivation of native Puglian olive varieties.
Situated inland from Bari, the Ciccolella estate sits among ancient olive groves that define the Puglian countryside. The family has long maintained a commitment to organic farming, preserving both the land and the flavour integrity of each harvest.
Ciccolella’s oils are cold-extracted, certified organic and rooted in the native varieties of the region — including Coratina, one of Puglia’s most distinctive and polyphenol-rich olives.
100%
CERTIFIED ORGANIC
Coratina
SIGNATURE VARIETY
Cold
EXTRACTED
Puglia
HEART OF ITALY’S SOUTH
THEIR PHILOSOPHY
What makes Frantoio Ciccolella olive oil special?
Frantoio Ciccolella’s approach is built on organic integrity and varietal honesty. The Coratina olive — a variety native to Puglia and celebrated for its high polyphenol content — forms the backbone of the Ciccolella range. These are oils with character: grassy, peppery, with the bold bitterness that defines great Puglian extra virgin olive oil. Every bottle reflects the land, the harvest and a family’s dedication to doing things properly.
Frantoio Ciccolella: Certified Organic Production
Frantoio Ciccolella holds organic certification across its estate and production process, ensuring every bottle of Ciccolella extra virgin olive oil is produced without synthetic pesticides, herbicides or artificial inputs.
Native Puglian Varieties
The Ciccolella range focuses on native Puglian olive varieties, most notably Coratina. These oils express authentic Puglian flavour: intensely grassy, richly bitter and high in polyphenols — characteristics prized by olive oil experts worldwide.
Cold Extraction
All Ciccolella oils are cold-extracted, preserving the aromatic compounds, antioxidants and fresh flavour that make early-harvest Puglian extra virgin olive oil so exceptional. No heat, no compromise.
Murge Plateau Terroir
The Murge plateau in central Puglia provides the ideal environment for producing intensely flavoured extra virgin olive oil — well-draining soils, warm summers and cool nights that concentrate the natural compounds in the fruit.
FROM THE ESTATE
The Ciccolella Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil Range
ORGANIC
Organic Cru
SINGLE VARIETY · CERTIFIED ORGANIC · PUGLIA
A powerful, polyphenol-rich single-variety organic extra virgin olive oil made from Coratina olives. Bold, grassy and intensely Puglian. Ideal for drizzling over bruschetta, grilled vegetables and hearty soups.
ORGANIC BLEND
Faresse
MULTI-VARIETY · CERTIFIED ORGANIC · PUGLIA
A balanced, approachable organic extra virgin olive oil blending native Puglian varieties. Elegant, versatile and everyday-premium. The perfect introduction to Ciccolella’s organic range and Puglian olive oil at its most accessible.
RESERVE
Riserva
EARLY HARVEST · CERTIFIED ORGANIC · PUGLIA
An early-harvest reserve expression from the Ciccolella estate. Harvested at the optimal moment for maximum polyphenols and fresh complexity. A premium Puglian extra virgin olive oil for those who want the best of the season.
NICK’S SELECTION
Why we chose Frantoio Ciccolella
We chose Frantoio Ciccolella because it represents Puglia at its most honest. This is a family producer that has stayed close to its roots: organic farming, native varieties and cold extraction in one of Italy’s most important olive oil regions.
The Coratina variety that anchors the Ciccolella range is one of the most demanding and expressive olives in Italy. In the right hands — and with organic cultivation — it produces oils of extraordinary character: rich in polyphenols, bold in flavour and unmistakably Puglian.
What strikes us most about Ciccolella is the integrity. Every decision — from the choice to farm organically to the commitment to native varieties and cold extraction — reflects a producer who understands that great olive oil begins in the grove, not in the mill.
RECOGNITION & ACCOLADES
Awards & International Recognition
Frantoio Ciccolella’s oils have earned consistent recognition from the world’s most respected olive oil guides and competitions, confirming their place among Italy’s finest organic extra virgin olive oils.
Flos Olei 2025 Guide – Score 98/100
Selected for the Flos Olei 2025 guide, the definitive international reference for extra virgin olive oil. After evaluation of over 780 samples worldwide, Ciccolella’s oil achieved a score of 98/100.
Slow Food Guida agli Extravergini 2024 – Grande Olio Slow
The Organic Cru received the Grande Olio Slow recognition in the Slow Food Guide to Extra Virgin Olive Oils 2024, one of Italy’s most prestigious olive oil accolades.
Premio il Magnifico 2024 – Company of the Year & Best Eqoo Club
Ciccolella was named Company of the Year at Premio il Magnifico, receiving the Best Eqoo Club 2024 award in recognition of outstanding quality and commitment to excellence.
AIRO Award – Best IGP Olive Oil
The Cru di Puglia IGP was awarded Best IGP Olive Oil by AIRO (Associazione Internazionale Ristoranti dell’Olio), the international association promoting high-quality extra virgin olive oil culture.
Merum 2024 – Hearts Rating for Coppadoro & Organic Cru
Both the Coppadoro and Organic Cru received the coveted Merum hearts rating from one of Germany’s most authoritative olive oil publications.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions about Frantoio Ciccolella
Frantoio Ciccolella is based in Puglia, in the province of Bari. The family’s olive groves extend between Giovinazzo, Molfetta and Terlizzi.
Ciccolella works with native Apulian cultivars including Coratina and Ogliarola Barese. These varieties are used in oils such as Organic Cru and Cru di Puglia IGP Biologico.
Some Ciccolella oils are organic. Their Organic Cru is described as an organic extra virgin olive oil made from Coratina and Ogliarola Barese olives grown, harvested and crushed according to organic production standards.
Their Coratina and Ogliarola Barese organic extra virgin olive oil pairs well with fish, vegetables, fresh cheeses and white meat.
Coratina is a classic Apulian olive variety known for producing distinctive extra virgin olive oils with structure, freshness, bitterness and peppery notes. In Ciccolella’s blends, it is balanced by the aromatic softness of Ogliarola Barese.
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Certified organic. Cold-extracted. Native Puglian varieties. Delivered to your door from the heart of Puglia.