Cold-pressed and crafted with tradition since 1927. Experience the distinctive taste of Umbria from our estate overlooking the lake.
Since 1927
For nearly a century, our family has cultivated olives on the shores of Lake Trasimeno. Every drop of our oil carries the story of this land: its centuries-old trees, its microclimate, and the hands that tend them.
Fattoria Luca Palombaro sits at the entrance of Monte del Lago, on hills rich in olive groves of Frantoio, Leccino, Moraiolo and the native Dolce Agogia, a variety that thrives only here, on the shores of the lake.
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In the early 1900s, Ottavio Palombaro founded the Azienda Boschiva Ottavio Palombaro e figli, which within two decades became Italy's most important national forestry company and official supplier of railway sleepers to the Italian state. Of Umbrian origin, in 1927 Ottavio sent his son Giovanni to Lake Trasimeno to find a place to invest. Giovanni fell in love with Monte del Lago and bought the villa, the estate, and the oil mill from Riccardo Schnabl.
Alongside the family's forestry company, Giovanni managed and deeply loved Monte del Lago. When electricity reached the villa in 1930, he extended it to all 23 surrounding farmsteads, dug new wells, and equipped the estate with the most modern machinery of the time, improving the lives of the families who worked the land. The Azienda Agricola Giovanni Palombaro went on to win numerous awards from the Ministry of Agriculture.
Today, Luca Palombaro, Giovanni's grandson, oversees the estate and tends to its bond with tradition. New technologies allow the production of an oil with prized organoleptic qualities, but memory and the safeguarding of tradition remain the guiding reference.
In his own words
From tree to bottle
Olives harvested in October, in small batches, at the precise moment of ripeness.
Pressed within hours of harvest. Temperature never exceeds 27°C to preserve the polyphenol content.
Held in stainless steel barrels to prevent oxidation and preserve freshness.
Bottled directly on the estate, both by hand and with mechanical systems.
What we believe
The microclimate of Lake Trasimeno gives our oils their character. We work with the land, not against it.
Small-batch harvesting and pressing. Every bottle reflects a deliberate, hands-on process.
We open the estate to visitors. Walk the groves, see the frantoio, taste at the source.
News from the estate
A new chapter for the estate: alongside our olive groves, we have planted our very first truffle grove. A small step, taken with the same patience the olive trees have taught us — the first harvest will come in its own time.
What visitors say after a tour, tasting, or cooking class at the estate.
“We are 3 lifelong friends traveling through Italy and this was a great experience. Francesco gave a brief history on how olive oil was once produced at the mill. The large terracotta jugs that were once used to store oil are spectacular! We then made ravioli and cantucci. Delicious!! We had a lovely lunch with bruschetta, wine, ravioli and cantucci. Francesco also had us taste the different oils they produce. Nice relaxed afternoon! I highly recommend!”
Susan R.
Viator, September 2025
“Two thumbs up from everyone in our family! It was both informational and fun for the whole family. The tour of the olive oil mill was interesting and they had an amazing collection of old terracotta pots that used to hold oil. We all learned how to make ravioli from scratch and how good food can be made from simple ingredients. Our host was so lovely and patient. If you are in the area, this was a great experience!”
Lisa D.
Viator, July 2025
“The four of us had an amazing class! Francesco is extremely patient, funny, kind and such an excellent chef. He taught us all about olives, the history of olive oil processing and how growers share their products with the world today. Francesco taught us how to make the most delicious ravioli just the way his Nonna taught him. We highly recommend this experience.”
Sarah S.
Viator, October 2025
“Francesco taught us a lot about oil making, the season, history and processes as well as delicious authentic Italian cooking. This was a small group, high interaction hands-on experience. The view and the weather were incredible. Francesco and Luca were both friendly and enjoyed sharing their passions and culture. An unforgettable experience. Highly recommend.”
Kimberly K.
Viator, June 2025
Experience our olive oils firsthand at our estate in Umbria. Book a tasting, join us for lunch in the groves, or time your visit for the harvest.