Award-Winning Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Castagneto Carducci, Tuscany
Tuscany · Castagneto Carducci · Est. 1979
A family olive oil mill with deep Tuscan roots in Castagneto Carducci
Fonte di Foiano is a family-owned, award-winning extra virgin olive oil producer based in Castagneto Carducci, on the Etruscan Coast of Tuscany – one of Italy’s most beautiful and historically significant olive oil landscapes.
Founded in 1979 by Michele and Marina Di Gaetano, the estate is now led by the next generation – Paolo, Simone and Beatrice – who have developed it into a state-of-the-art production facility while preserving the values that shaped it.
Set among the rolling hills of the Etruscan Coast, the estate manages olive groves, milling, storage and bottling on site – producing award-winning extra virgin olive oil from native Tuscan varieties including Frantoio, Moraiolo and Leccino.
1979
ESTABLISHED
99/100
FLOS OLEI 2025
5 ★
BIBENDA GOCCE
10+
YEARS AWARDED
Their Philosophy
What makes Fonte di Foiano extra virgin olive oil special?
Fonte di Foiano’s philosophy combines family passion with modern production precision and the extraordinary landscape of the Tuscan Etruscan Coast. The Di Gaetano family manages every step from grove to bottle – cold-extracting oils of exceptional character from native Tuscan varieties including Frantoio, Moraiolo and Leccino. The result: complex, elegant, distinctly Tuscan extra virgin olive oil that has been recognised by the world’s leading olive oil guides for over a decade.
From the Estate
The Fonte di Foiano Award-Winning Range
SIGNATURE
Grand Cru
SINGLE VARIETY · COLD EXTRACTED · TUSCANY
A prestigious single-variety Picholine from the Etruscan Coast. Intense and complex with notes of artichoke, aromatic herbs, black pepper and almond, finishing with bold bitterness and a peppery kick. Fonte di Foiano’s flagship oil, ideal for red meat, game, mushrooms and mature cheeses.
BLEND
Riflessi
SINGLE VARIETY · BALANCED · TUSCANY
A delicate single-variety Maurino from Tuscany’s Etruscan Coast. Light, smooth and aromatic with notes of tomato, basil, mint and rosemary, followed by a gentle bitterness and soft peppery finish. A beautifully balanced oil for seafood, poultry, vegetables, risotto and fresh goat’s cheese.
HERITAGE
1979
MULTI-VARIETY · TOSCANO PGI · TUSCANY
A robust and spicy Toscano PGI blend named after the year Fonte di Foiano was founded. Vivid green notes of artichoke, grass and tomato leaves, with a bold bitter-peppery finish. The benchmark Tuscan oil, perfect for bruschetta, soups, grilled vegetables and aged cheese.
Nick’s Selection
Why we chose Fonte di Foiano
Fonte di Foiano represents everything I look for in a Tuscan producer. A family deeply rooted in their landscape, working with native varieties – Frantoio, Moraiolo, Leccino and Maurino – with the skill and precision that comes from three generations of commitment.
What strikes me about their oils is the combination of intensity and elegance. The Grand Cru in particular is one of the most complex single-variety oils I have tasted – a true expression of the Etruscan Coast terroir.
Recognition from Flos Olei, Bibenda, Gambero Rosso and Slow Food over more than a decade confirms what the oils themselves make clear: Fonte di Foiano is among Italy’s finest.
Awards & Recognition
Recognised by the World’s Leading Olive Oil Guides
Over a decade of recognition from Italy’s most respected olive oil guides and tasting panels
99/100
Flos Olei 2025
Top-rated Tuscan extra virgin olive oil
5 Gocce
Bibenda 2025
Maximum rating from Italy’s premier guide
3 Foglie
Gambero Rosso 2025
Three leaves – the highest distinction
Leone d’Oro
Sol & Agrifood 2024
Gold Lion – Italy’s prestige competition
Grande Olio
Slow Food 2025
Slow Food Presidium recognition
1 Cuore
Merum 2025
Heart rating – outstanding quality
Frequently Asked Questions
Fonte di Foiano is a family-run extra virgin olive oil producer based in Castagneto Carducci, in the province of Livorno, Tuscany. It was founded in 1979 by Michele and Marina Di Gaetano and is now led by the next generation of the family.
Fonte di Foiano olive oil is made on the estate in Castagneto Carducci, near Bolgheri on the Tuscan coast. The company manages olive groves, milling, storage and bottling on site.
Yes. Fonte di Foiano lists awards and recognition from major olive oil guides and tasting panels over more than 10 years.
The flavour depends on the oil. Toscano PGI is robust and spicy, Grand Cru is intense and complex with notes including artichoke, herbs and almond, while 1979 offers green notes of artichoke, grass and tomato leaves.
Yes. Fonte di Foiano offers visits to the olive grove and mill, guided tastings of its oils and the option to enjoy dinner at the estate restaurant.
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