Libellula

Welcome to Libellula! Home of ethically sourced, sustainably harvested, and lovingly Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

It all began with Augustus...

Around 12 BC the first Roman emperor discovered the olive trees in the hills North of Rome, a region today called Sabina. Enchanted by this olive oil, Emperor Augustus began selling it throughout the ancient world. It was so fragrant and dripping with such exquisite flavor that it quickly became known as the “Gold of Rome.”

Over the centuries, however the region's extraordinary olive oil faded into the background as cheaper, industrially-produced oils flooded the marketplace. Julia and her father Camillo, both Italian natives, stumbled across Sabina in the summer of 2018. They were struck by the quality and flavor of the olive oil, just as Emperor Augustus had been so many centuries before. But Julia and Camillo soon learned from the local farmers that families were being forced to abandon their groves. Because each farmer only had a relatively small olive grove, they were unable to secure contracts with the larger olive oil distributers. This, combined with inconsistent olive oil yields reinforced by climate changes, meant that many had to watch not just their groves fall into disrepair, but also their families' traditions of olive oil cultivation. Through Libellula, Julia and Camillo provide family farmers with a way to work collectively. By coming together under one organization, local farmers are able to sell their extra virgin olive oil without fear of having to meet unrealistic production levels. Through the sharing of technology and knowledge, the local farmers also benefit from sustainability and eco improvements within their olive groves. And now the Gold of Rome can once again be shared with people around the world!

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Each bottle of Libellula extra virgin olive oil is made by farmers using traditional methods just as their families have for centuries. Libellula extra virgin olive oil is made by family farmers who work in harmony with nature: olives are grown without the use of pesticides, are harvested by hand, and are cold-pressed – preserving the flavor and integrity of the olive oil. Along with our classic bottle collection, we offer olive grove adoptions for a subscription of extra virgin olive oil, delivered to your doorstep – fostering a deep relationship between you, the farmers, and the land you have chosen to safeguard.

13/09/2026

What will the second half of your week look like if you come join us for the olive harvest this fall? 🫒

🌳 Day Four: Back to the Harvest & Italian Cooking

We return to the groves for another day of olive harvesting.

By now, you’ll begin to understand the rhythm of the harvest: the trees, the people, the weather, the food, and the anticipation of seeing each day’s olives become fresh oil.

Lunch will once again be enjoyed in the countryside.

In the late afternoon, we’ll exchange the olive grove for the kitchen. A local chef will lead us through an Italian cooking experience, teaching us traditional dishes inspired by the season and land.

🏰 Day Five: Discover Central Italy

Today we travel a little farther from home for a full day exploring one of central Italy’s great cultural destinations. We’ll visit Orvieto, Perugia, Spoleto, Assisi, or Tivoli. The day’s itinerary may also include Deruta, the Umbrian town famous for its hand-painted ceramics and the place where Libellula’s original hand-painted terracotta pieces were created.

For guests interested in Italian w**e, we can also arrange a visit and tasting at a selected local w**ery.

🇮🇹 Day Six: Your Day, Your Italy

Your final full day is deliberately left open: Return to Rome, head to the Mediterranean coast, come back with us to the olive groves, or explore a nearby village. Or simply stay, relax, read, walk, and enjoy the countryside.

In the evening, everyone comes together again for our Farewell Harvest Dinner. Each guest will receive a certificate recognizing their participation in the harvest.

👨🏻‍🌾 Day Seven: Arrived as Guests. Leaving as Harvest Members.

After a final breakfast together, it will be time to say goodbye. Libellula will provide transportation to Rome Airport or Termini Station for your journey home.

And although Harvest Week comes to an end, you will have become part of a tradition that returns every autumn. You’ll have followed the olives from the tree to the mill, tasted the season at its freshest, shared meals with the people who make it possible..

Have questions about joining the 2026 Harvest Trip?

Message us or click the link in our bio to learn more! ☺️

09/09/2026

We are so excited to welcome you to join us for a week during this year’s olive harvest! 👨🏻‍🌾

Throughout October, come to our small medieval town to experience an Italian olive harvest like a local.

What will the first half of your week look like?

DAY ONE: Welcome to Sabina! ☺️

Your Libellula Harvest Week begins the moment you arrive. Libellula will pick you up from the airport or train station and bring you to Sabina, less than an hour north of Rome.

After settling in, we’ll gather for a welcome aperitivo and introduce you to the land, the harvest, and the week ahead. The evening concludes with a relaxed welcome dinner inspired by the flavors and traditions of the Italian countryside.

DAY TWO: Your First Day in the Olive Groves 🫒

The harvest begins! After breakfast, we’ll head into the olive groves for your first full day among the trees. There will also be food, drinks, comfortable places to rest, and plenty of time simply to enjoy being among the olive trees.

Lunch will be served outdoors in the grove; a true harvest lunch surrounded by the Sabina countryside. Later, we’ll follow the freshly picked olives to the local mill. You’ll see how the olives harvested that very day are transformed into fresh Olio Nuovo, and experience the extraordinary moment of tasting the new oil directly from the mill.

Dinner will be at the farm or in one of our nearby villages.

DAY THREE: Farfa Abbey & The Villages of Sabina 🇮🇹🏰

Today is dedicated to discovering the history, culture, and landscape surrounding Libellula. We’ll visit the magnificent Abbey of Farfa, explore medieval villages and historic sites, and see one of the area’s oldest olive trees.

Throughout the day, you’ll encounter traces of the many civilizations that have shaped this part of Italy, from ancient Rome through the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.

We’ll be sharing what the second half of your week will look like shortly, or you can click the link in our bio to read more details!

03/09/2026

Join the 2026 olive harvest with Libellula this October and discover an Italy off the beaten path, visiting historic sites from the Roman, medieval, and Renaissance eras!

View the full itinerary here: https://libelluladopt.com/pages/olive-harvest-trip-2026

Everything is included: from being picked up from the airport and brought to your accommodation in a medieval village or a peaceful farmhouse, to all of your breakfasts, lunches, and dinners at exclusive restaurants and guided visits (Villa Adriana, Farfa, Perugia...). All you have to do is book your flight, relax, and enjoy Italy!

Choose From Four Weeks
Week 1: Sunday, Oct. 4th - Saturday, Oct. 10th
Week 2: Sunday, Oct. 11th - Saturday, Oct. 17th
Week 3: Sunday, Oct. 18th - Saturday, Oct. 24th
Week 4: Sunday, Oct. 25th - Saturday, Oct. 31st

29/04/2026

As promised, here is Part 1 of this year’s harvest story!

The la mosca were a big challenge not just for us, but for all the farmers of our region this year. 🪰

We’ll be sharing next how we fought the la mosca and worked together to protect our groves naturally. 💪

26/04/2026

We’ve had another truly incredible harvest. 👨🏻‍🌾🫒

We’ll be sharing the full story over the coming days, it’s been quite an adventure.

Click the link in our bio to order your bottle! 🌳

26/11/2025

The final days of our holiday special have arrived...Every 1 in 5 orders through Friday, November 28th will be automatically doubled!While we can’t guarantee your order will be doubled, we hope you are the fifth order in a row - just like Lisabeth, who ordered four bottles of olive oil, and has eight bottles on the way to her instead! And while we’re already sold out of Riserva 500mls, we still have our glass bottles and Classico 500mls in stock.Thank you to all of you who have already ordered, whether to gift bottles to friends and loved ones this season or to stock your own kitchens with Libellula.We have had a bountiful season in the groves, and we can’t wait to share with you the impact we’ve been able to make for our farmers and the land this year, all thanks to you!P.S. Please note that any orders placed through the weekend will be shipped on Monday, as we will be enjoying Thanksgiving weekend with our families.We appreciate your patience. 🙂

23/11/2025

At Libellula, we believe in staying close to the land.

We walk among the trees daily, caring for them through regenerative agriculture, alongside the farmers who have been here for generations. The olives in our groves are picked by hand, and pressed within hours to ensure the integrity of every drop.
We pack up each order and seal each box by hand, and our small team knows almost all of our customers by name.

Whenever an order comes in, we love seeing whether it’s a brand new customer, someone who likes to order each holiday season, or a Grove Adopter who always enjoys a bottle of Libellula on the table!

And whether it’s at a farmer’s market in the U.S. or you’ve come to visit our olive groves in Montelibretti, we love getting to meet you in person. This connection, to the farmers, soil, the seasons, the trees, and each of you is what shapes who we are at Libellula.
And we hope you can taste it in every drop of extra virgin olive oil!

And with the holiday season already in motion here in the village, our annual special has begun:
Every 1 in 5 orders is automatically doubled, no code needed. 🙂

19/11/2025

Our holiday special has officially begun...

Every 1 in 5 orders is automatically doubled! 🎉

You don’t need a code; the special automatically applies to all orders starting today.

If you order one bottle, two might show up. And if you order five farmer’s gift boxes, you might receive ten instead! 📦

You’ll only find out once the order arrives on your doorstep.

So whether you’re looking for a nourishing gift for your Thanksgiving host or need to re-stock your pantry, now is the perfect time to order.

P.S. For those of you who have been patiently waiting, as of today, our Riserva is back in stock! 👨🏻‍🌾

17/11/2025

If you are about to order a bottle of Libellula, we suggest you wait just a few more days! 🙏Why? Because every year in the week before Thanksgiving, we have our holiday special...We hold our holiday special a week earlier than the traditional “Black Friday” as we want to make sure both you and our team are able to relax and enjoy Thanksgiving weekend offline with family and loved ones. Therefore starting on Wednesday, November 19th, every 1 in 5 orders will be doubled! 🎉If you order one bottle, two might show up. And if you order five farmers gift boxes, you might receive ten instead! You’ll only find out once the order arrives on your doorstep. So if you are planning to bring a bottle of Libellula as a hostess gift this Thanksgiving, you might just get two instead of one if you wait to order until Wednesday. :)

04/09/2025

Have you ever noticed that your Libellula label was slightly askew?

Well, that’s because it was labeled by hand!

We are a small team; everyone knows each other by name, both on our team and in our Italian village. 🤝

Each bottle you receive has been lovingly grown, harvested, pressed, and bottled by someone who is so grateful that you have chosen to be a part of our Libellula collective. 👨🏻‍🌾

From our village to your table, thank you for being part of our story. 💛

Indirizzo

Monte Libretti

Sito Web

http://www.libelluladopt.com/

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