The special prize, an olive wood sculpture created by artist Tonino Zurlo of the “L'olivo che canta” workshop, was awarded to Cosimo Barletta , a well-known and esteemed 91-year-old olive grower and the dean of Apulian olive growing, who operates in a large area including Monopoli, Fasano and Ostuni, “for having dedicated a lifetime to the protection, preservation and enhancement of monumental olive groves”.
they say about us
Olive growers for 5 generations, we have a secret that unites us, the irrepressible passion for our olive groves.
"I was honored, along with a group of young farmers, to recognize this young man who has dedicated and continues to dedicate his life to agriculture. I may be biased, given that he is my father's older brother, and after losing his father at a young age, he took on the responsibility of raising and guiding his other six siblings on the path of work and legality. But today I want to talk about something else. Every morning he wakes up before 5 a.m. and wanders around all his land, which extends between Ostuni, Fasano, and Monopoli, to check that the work is done properly. Who knows if one day I'll be able to create a third of what he has achieved. But I've finally managed to discover his secret... his soul is nourished by an irrepressible passion, the love for his olive groves."
Luigi Barletta
SLOW FOOD SELECTED COMPANY 2019
THEY SAY ABOUT US...
Cosimo, now in his nineties, is the inspiration behind the large Barletta family, who cultivate centuries-old olive trees between Ostuni, Fasano, and Monopoli. The red soil, dry stone walls, trulli, and sea characterize this part of Puglia, which the company expresses in its oil.
SLOW FOOD SELECTED COMPANY 2021
SELECTED COMPANY OILS OF ITALY
RED GAMBERO 2021
We're in the Slow Food 2025 Extra Virgin Olive Oil Guide! 🫒✨
We're thrilled to share some very proud news with you: our extra virgin olive oil has been selected by Slow Food Italy and included in the 2025 Extra Virgin Olive Oil Guide, the publication that showcases Italy's finest olive oils!
Being included in this authoritative guide is a great recognition of the work, passion, and commitment we put into caring for our olive trees every day and producing a quality oil that respects the land and enhances the local area.
The Slow Food Guide to Extra Virgin Olive Oils is much more than a list: it's a cultural project that promotes sustainable agriculture, biodiversity, and authentic flavor. Knowing that our oil has been chosen by industry experts, tasted, and appreciated for its sensory qualities gives us extra motivation to continue on this path.
Thank you to those who support us every day and believe in what we do. This achievement is yours too!
If you haven't tried our extra virgin olive oil yet, now is the perfect time to do so. 🌿💚