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 e

xtraordinary 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.

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. 💛

24/08/2025

Peaches were once a great delicacy in Italy. 🍑👑

In the Roman markets, a single peach could sell for the price of a day’s wage! Banquet hosts would display bowls of the fruit as if they were jewels, served alongside honey and wine.

Over time, peach trees were planted across Italy, making the sweet fruit accessible to all.

In the Giardinetto grove, we have a number of peach trees that grow alongside our olive trees. And we love to toss a few peaches onto the grill during our summer barbeques!

To make this recipe simple to recreate at home, our chef has adapted it for the oven. But if you have a grill, we highly recommend grilling them for a delightful, smoky sweetness.

P.S. If you would like a printable version of this recipe, just click the link in our bio. :)

Baked Peaches with Chocolate Mousse 🍑🍫

Ingredients:
2 Peaches
5.2 oz of Dark Chocolate
1/2 Cup of Heavy Cream
2 Egg Yolks
3 Egg Whites, Medium Eggs
Classico or Riserva Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Maldon Salt (or any fleur de sel)

1. Break the chocolate into small pieces and put them into a metal bowl. Add the cream.
2. Place the bowl over a simmering pot of water and allow the chocolate to melt completely. Important: the bowl should fit snugly on top of the pot and not touch the water.
3. ⁠Once the chocolate has melted, take the bowl off the stove and add the egg yolks, whisking well.
4. ⁠In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites with a pinch of salt (using an electric whisk) until stiff peaks form.
5. Once stiff peaks have formed, carefully transfer the whipped egg whites to the chocolate bowl and gently fold them in. This step is important as it allows for your mousse to be light and fluffy, so make sure you don’t over-mix.
6. ⁠Place the mousse in the fridge to cool for at least 3 hours (or overnight).
7. ⁠Preheat the oven to 356°F.
8. ⁠Rinse and dry the peaches. Cut them in half and remove the pit.
9. ⁠Bake the peaches cut side down until they are tender, about 25 minutes. Let them cool at room temperature.
10. ⁠Remove the chocolate mousse from the fridge and place a spoonful of it over each peach half. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with salt.

20/06/2025

We’ve said goodbye to spring, and summer has come strolling into the groves.

The bees and dragonflies dart among the peach, cherry, and apricot trees that grow alongside our olive trees. 🐝🌸

Occasionally, a friendly herd of Lipizzan horses, who were gifted to our region in 1919, stop by to rest in the shade of the olive branches. 🐎

We’ve heard from a couple of you that you may come visit us this summer and fall, and we can’t wait to show you just how beautiful the groves are this time of year.

Wherever you are, we’re wishing you warm summer afternoons filled with la vita dolce! ✨

04/02/2025

Romance your valentine with Italy’s finest extra virgin olive oil. 🥰

Grown, picked, and pressed in our family farmers’ groves, each bottle is the result of generations of care and love poured into Sabina‘s olive trees. 🌳

And to make sure your gift arrives to your loved one on time, use code LOVEFROMITALY for free, expedited shipping on Riserva Gift Boxes. 📦

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Monte Libretti

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