Umbria is a region of central Italy, completely crossed by the Apennines; it is the only region that does not border the sea. A region rich in beauty, able to offer beautiful glimpses of nature through its green oases and natural parks. It is not called the “green heart of Italy” for nothing.

Umbria is also a region rich in art, history, culture and spirituality characterized by an important cultural heritage, with its beautiful art cities such as Perugia, Orvieto and charming medieval villages such as Assisi, Todi and Spoleto.

The main peaks of the (Umbria-Marche) Apennines are no higher than 1500 meters. The lowland country side therefore is very limited and are generally determined by the river valleys.

The formation of the earth’s surface and climatic conditions in this region form the basis of the different crops grown in the area, and tasty typical regional products and delicacies.

The olive tree and the vine are the crops that characterize much of the Umbrian territory. The olive tree in Umbria, of great importance from an agricultural point of view, but also from a hydrogeological, landscape and cultural point of view, undisputed contributing to an even more suggestive and special landscape.

Although most of the national olive oil production is produced in southern Italy, the world’s best quality extra virgin olive oil comes from Umbria. Umbria is as the most important region with regard to the highest quality of the production of extra virgin olive oil, thanks to the specific microclimate of part of the territory and the characteristics of the soil.