Discover Umbria’s Olive Oil Trail | Book Your Spoleto Stay
From the hills of Spoleto to the charming villages of Trevi and Spello, Umbria’s Olive Oil Trail invites you to discover the region through one of its most precious treasures: extra virgin olive oil.
Each olive oil mill has its own story to tell, shaped by family traditions, a commitment to quality, and a deep love for the local landscape. Here are five stops to include in your itinerary, offering authentic tasting experiences and a closer look at the art of Umbrian olive oil production.
1. Frantoio del Poggiolo – Monini, Spoleto
An unmissable stop for anyone staying in Spoleto.
Perched on the hills overlooking the Spoleto valley, Frantoio del Poggiolo is where the tradition of olive oil production meets research and innovation. Here, Monini cultivates and selects different olive varieties, with a particular focus on Moraiolo, a cultivar that embodies the identity of Umbrian olive oil.
The mill is not just a production facility, but also a place dedicated to the culture of extra virgin olive oil, hosting initiatives that may include guided tours, meetings, and insights into olive cultivation and processing techniques.
It is an ideal stop for anyone wishing to discover how high-quality olive oil is made and understand the connection between olive varieties, the local landscape, and the flavour of the finished product.
The experience to look for: a guided tour with an olive oil tasting and, when available, an activity dedicated to olive harvesting.
📍Spoleto, Fabbreria area.
Information: Monini – Frantoio del Poggiolo.
Good to know: tours and activities may vary depending on the season and the company's schedule; we recommend contacting the mill before your visit.
2. Marfuga, Campello sul Clitunno
The pleasure of tasting olive oil among the heart of Umbria’s olive groves.
Located between Spoleto and Trevi, Marfuga is a family-run business deeply rooted in the culture of extra virgin olive oil. Its production showcases varieties such as Moraiolo, Frantoio, and Leccino, each representing a different aspect of the region's olive-growing heritage.
A visit offers the opportunity to explore the world of olive oil through its aromas and flavours, discovering how olive varieties and processing methods contribute to the distinctive character of each product.
Tastings can become a delightful culinary experience, featuring bruschetta, local specialities, and pairings designed to bring out the best in the olive oil.
The experience to look for: a guided tasting, perhaps combined with a light lunch celebrating the flavours of the local area.
📍Campello sul Clitunno.
Information: Marfuga – official website.
3. Frantoio Gaudenzi, Trevi
For lovers of characterful olive oils and gourmet tastings.
Trevi is one of the emblematic villages of Umbrian olive growing, surrounded by hills that tell a centuries-old story of olive cultivation. Here, Frantoio Gaudenzi focuses on quality, offering a range of olive oils that allow visitors to explore different flavours and personalities.
This stop is particularly appealing to those who want to discover premium olive oils and learn to distinguish between a delicate, fruity oil and a more intense extra virgin olive oil, characterised by green notes and a pleasant bitterness and peppery finish.
A visit to the mill can easily be combined with a stroll through Trevi’s historic centre, among medieval alleyways, panoramic views, and traditional shops.
The experience to look for: a comparative tasting to discover your favourite olive oil and choose a bottle to take home.
📍Trevi.
Information: Frantoio Gaudenzi.
4. Centumbrie, Agello – Magione
A contemporary vision of Umbrian tradition, where agriculture, craftsmanship, and hospitality come together.
Centumbrie tells the story of two Umbrian families, whose roots are as deep as those of Umbria itself, its people, and its cultural heritage.
Exploring their stories means travelling through a hundred different places! Centumbrie is rooted in the land: the Umbrian countryside in its most tangible form. Yet, at the heart of its activities lies something less tangible but equally essential — a passion that brings together people, traditions, and a love for the region.
Centumbrie is an entire locally sourced production chain, bringing together a state-of-the-art olive oil mill, an Evo Bistrot, and a mill that also houses a café and pastry shop. Its estates cultivate legumes and organic grains and raise animals, while beautifully restored country houses offer guests the opportunity to experience the area around Lake Trasimeno.
A visit is an opportunity to discover a modern approach to the agricultural heritage of Umbria, where quality ingredients, sustainability, and hospitality come together in one distinctive destination.
The experience to look for: discovering the olive oil production process and enjoying a tasting or a culinary experience celebrating the flavours of the region.
📍 Via Osteria San Martino 31 C – Agello, Magione (Perugia)
Information and experiences: Centumbrie – official website
5. Frantoio di Spello UCCD, Spello
The authentic taste of Umbrian olive oil among olive groves and medieval villages.
The final stop takes you to Spello, one of Umbria’s most enchanting villages, where olive oil culture is an integral part of the landscape and local way of life.
Frantoio di Spello UCCD is an agricultural cooperative whose history dates back to 1947. Its production includes Umbria DOP Colli Assisi-Spoleto extra virgin olive oil, a product that reflects the qualities of an area particularly suited to olive cultivation.
During the olive harvest and milling season, guided tours offer visitors the opportunity to learn about the production process and taste the oils, discovering their aromas, intensity, and distinctive characteristics.
After the tasting, it is well worth spending a few hours exploring Spello’s historic centre, with its stone-paved streets, flower-filled corners, and panoramic views across the valley.
The experience to look for: a visit to the olive oil mill with a guided tasting — the perfect way to conclude your journey with one final taste of Umbria’s culinary heritage.
📍 Spello, Via Banche.
Information and bookings: Frantoio di Spello UCCD.
Where to Stay to Discover Umbria’s Olive Oil Trail
To explore Umbria’s Olive Oil Trail at a leisurely pace, Spoleto is the ideal base. From here, you can arrange a visit to Frantoio del Poggiolo, continue towards Campello sul Clitunno and Trevi, and dedicate a day to the beautiful villages of Spello and Assisi.
At Albornoz Palace Hotel, your food and wine journey is complemented by the pleasure of a contemporary stay, where comfort, design, and moments of relaxation come together. Treat yourself to a weekend that combines olive oil tastings, walks among the olive trees, and visits to some of Umbria’s most beautiful villages. Follow your curiosity, savour every stop, and rediscover the pleasure of travelling at a slower pace.
Book your stay directly at Albornoz Palace Hotel in Spoleto and set off to discover Umbria’s olive oil heritage: an authentic experience to enjoy with all your senses. Discover our stay offers here.
