We work to give you
the best
The area
Upper Tuscan Maremma. A small, sun-drenched valley south of Roccatederighi. A unique microclimate and soil, ideally suited for olive and wine production.
The cultivars
Moraiolo, Leccino, Correggiolo. Three native Tuscan cultivars with a long history that thrive in this region.
Cultivation
Always chemical-free. No pesticides, no chemical fertilizers. Only wood distillate, kaolin, and propolis, harvested in early October.
Transparency
Public analyses, every vintage. We don’t ask you to take our word for it. The chemical and organoleptic analyses are available to anyone. Quality isn’t just claimed, it’s proven.
A clear choice: quality, not quantity.
Casa Julia is located in a small, sun-drenched valley south of Roccatederighi, in the heart of the Upper Tuscan Maremma, in an area that has always produced only olive oil and wine—and not by chance. Here we cultivate about two hectares of olive groves with three native Tuscan cultivars: Moraiolo, Leccino, and Correggiolo. These varieties are deeply rooted in this territory and express their best qualities precisely in this microclimate between the hills and the sea.
Our philosophy is not focused on productivity. We don’t count liters; we focus on quality. That is why we do not use pesticides, chemical fertilizers, or heavy metals. We prefer Wood Distillate to strengthen the plants, Kaolin to protect them from the heat, and Propolis to prevent disease. We leave the soil unplowed until late spring, then mulch it and return the nutrients to the earth.
We harvest early by mid-October (often in the first part of the month) and deliver the olives to Frantoio Franci, one of the best in Tuscany.
We don’t ask for blind trust: the chemical and organoleptic analyses of each vintage are public and accessible to anyone. And we teach you how to interpret them.
OUR PRODUCTS
Tuscan extra virgin olive oil, guides, tastings, and guided tours for a complete experience.
Casa Julia PERETI – 100 ml – Season 2025/2026
Casa Julia PERETI - 100 ml - Annata 2025/2026
Discover our extra virgin olive oil Casa Julia PERETI , 95% varietà Leccino, nel formato da 100 ml: compatto, elegante e perfetto per le tavole dei ristoranti e dei locali in genere e per chi desidera un assaggio della nostra eccellenza o un piccolo dono di qualità.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil tasting and olive oil tourism in Tuscany – Casa Julia olive grove (Maremma, GR)
🕐 L'esperienza in breve
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📍 Attività svolta ai sensi della normativa italiana sull'oleoturismo (L. 205/2017, art. 1 comma 513–516).
Casa Julia PERETI – 1 lt – Season 2025/2026
Casa Julia PERETI - 1 lt - Annata 2025/2026
Il formato da 1 litro in lattina di Casa Julia PERETI, 95% varietà Leccino, è l’ideale per le famiglie e per chi fa un uso frequente dell’olio extra vergine di oliva in cucina. Inoltre protegge al meglio l’olio dalla luce ed è più sicura in caso di urti o cadute.Come discover where our oil comes from.
There’s no better way to understand olive oil than to walk among the olive trees that produce it. At Casa Julia, you can do just that: take a guided tour of the olive grove, learn about how and why we work the way we do, and participate in a comparative tasting to learn how to distinguish, through taste and smell, the difference between a high-quality extra virgin olive oil and an ordinary one.
After this experience, you’ll never buy oil at random again.
When
From May to the end of October. The best time to visit: spring and early fall.
Duration
About 2 hours (9:30–11:30). Full day if you include a visit to the village and lunch.
Proposta
- Assaggio semplice
- Assaggio comparato + visita oliveto
Our numbers
"My customers won't pay for something that
they've always had for free."
But only because no one has ever explained it to him.
Research confirms it: the main obstacle isn’t the price of the oil; it’s the lack of tools to communicate its value. A customer who doesn’t know the difference between a high-quality EVO and a generic one can’t appreciate it.
And if the dining room staff can’t explain it, they can’t sell it.
It’s not a product issue. It’s a visibility issue, but it can be solved.
We’ve created an AI-powered tool to help you turn a cost into a source of revenue and enhance your restaurant’s reputation.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil in the Restaurant Industry - A Practical Guide is an assistant powered by Artificial Intelligence that you can talk to, describe your restaurant’s challenges to, and receive advice and tailored responses based on your specific situation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Try asking the AI Guide one of the four typical questions from restaurant owners below, and then get more specific about your restaurant to get a solution you can apply immediately. Learn More Want to learn about our oil, its analyses, and the formats available for the food service industry? Contact Us.
Integration
“How can I stock high-quality oil in my restaurant?”
Value
“How can I highlight extra virgin olive oil on the menu without completely changing it?”
Education
“How can I explain extra virgin olive oil to customers in simple terms?”
Strategy
“How can I turn oil from a cost into a source of income?”
Qualità certificata
Zero chimica
Olio extravergine toscano di qualità
Visita dell'oliveto, degustazione olio EVO
Divulgazione, guide, podcast, Intelligenza Artificiale
Producing high-quality extra virgin olive oil isn't enough.
You have to tell its story
Extra virgin olive oil is one of the most widely used yet least talked-about foods.
For extra virgin olive oil to take center stage in kitchens and on dining tables—both at home and in restaurants—it is essential to raise awareness of its unique characteristics, both in terms of health and gastronomy.
That is why we have created small educational projects available free of charge to everyone, so that the next bottle of olive oil you buy is the result of an informed choice.
ConsapEVOle
ConsapEVOle is the podcast series that will reveal everything you need to know about extra virgin olive oil so you can become an informed consumer.
It won't tell you which oil to choose. It will teach you how to stop choosing at random.
Ebook
“Everything you've always wanted to know about extra virgin olive oil but were afraid to ask.”
When you buy extra virgin olive oil, are you sure you really know what you're buying? Download the guide and you'll never buy extra virgin olive oil again without knowing what you're doing.
Extravirgin - Taste it for the very first time
A music video and cultural project that highlight the revitalizing power of extra virgin olive oil. Original music, cinematic storytelling, and educational content to promote the culture of extra virgin olive oil around the world.
Extravirgin – comic stripe!
The story of John and extra virgin olive oil has been turned into a comic book, which is accessible and suitable even for younger audiences or schoolchildren.
It features a simple yet effective narrative format, designed to educate through visual storytelling, with colorful illustrations, straightforward language, and scenes inspired by the original video.
What people say about us
Those who have visited us and tasted our oil
A wonderful small-scale olive oil production initiative, just a few kilometers from Roccatederighi.
Stefano is an exceptional host; he explained his work and vision extensively and passionately to us—two hours flew by!
The visit was accompanied by a tasting of two truly fun and effective oils. A special mention goes to the sharing of the laboratory analyses conducted on their oil, an example of transparency that many other businesses should follow.
Highly recommended!
(PS: As is normal, the company is located along a fairly narrow and bumpy road between beautiful farms: drive carefully!)
Beautiful small-scale olive oil production just a few minutes away from Roccatederighi.
Stefano is an amazing host, passionate about the mission of making high-quality oil while respecting the territory—a mission shared with his wife.
We spent 2 hours, learning an incredible lot about olive oil production here, and doing a simple yet very well thought out and effective olive oil testing session.
Absolutely recommended!
(Just a note: the field is, as expected, down a quite narrow road in the countryside: drive carefully on the way down!)
Stefano answered our phone calls immediately and provided oral and written explanations so that we could arrive at the best time and everything would be organized for an ideal presentation. The whole family loved these two hours, which passed so quickly: after a warm welcome, we visited the olive grove and learned everything about the life of the trees, their cultivation, and the harvest. Thanks to the clear explanations, enhanced by demonstrations (for example, on pruning and natural processing), this walk against the backdrop of the Tuscan landscape was very informative.
Afterwards, we headed back to the house to taste the two oils produced by the small estate. We learned even more about these two delicious beverages: taste and choice of dishes, composition, quality indicators, health benefits, storage... all in a good-natured atmosphere during very friendly discussions.
We were lucky enough to purchase this precious oil and, above all, had a wonderful time. Plan on spending at least an hour and a half to experience this enchanting moment of sharing, if you enjoy fine local products and want to discover the importance of respecting nature and our health.
A huge thank you for one of our best vacation memories in Italy, which delighted our two little boys.
Two wonderful people who have chosen working in the quiet countryside over the hustle and bustle of city life and...produce excellent oil. They didn't just sell, they opened their home to us, letting us taste their product with warm toasted bread, with dark chocolate (excellent), and between a chat and a bite of bruschetta, they explained and showed us the quality analyses of their oil.
It was the first time they saw us, and the first time ever for us that we not only tasted what we were buying, but also "knew" what we were buying!
BRAVO.
We'll be back for your and our oil, and thank you for the free peach jam.
Afterwards, we were able to taste various olive oils and learned how to distinguish high-quality oils from lower-quality ones.
The morning at Casa Julia was an all-around wonderful experience that we highly recommend.
Tip: It's best to make an appointment early in the morning – it's still pleasantly cool then, and the walk through the olive grove is less strenuous.
We'd love to come back – whether to buy olive oil or simply to say hello to Stefano and his wife.
A Casa Julia si lavora con passione, amore per la terra e per il territorio
Se ne avrò la possibilità, tornerò simentera a trovarli.
Cordiali saluti: Levente
È stata una bellissima esperienza, è stato particolarmente bello ascoltare Stefano e Brunetta parlare di olio. L'olio è di ottima qualità, ne abbiamo subito acquistato cinque litri.
Se avrò la possibilità, li visiterò sicuramente di nuovo.
Grazie mille!!
Ritorneremo con piacere
FAQ: questions and answers about Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Casa Julia
About EVO oil
A high-quality extra virgin olive oil has three distinct sensory characteristics: fruity (aroma of cut grass, green notes, and leaves), bitter, and spicy. Bitterness and spiciness are not defects; they are indicators of a high content of polyphenols and antioxidants. An oil lacking these characteristics is almost certainly of poor quality or has already oxidized.
Polyphenols are antioxidant compounds naturally found in olives. They protect the oil from oxidation and, once ingested, have a beneficial effect on the body: they reduce inflammation, protect cells, and contribute to cardiovascular health. An oil rich in polyphenols can be recognized by its bitter taste and the slight tingling sensation in the throat.
Unfiltered extra virgin olive oil has a higher concentration of aromas and polyphenols, but only for a short period of time. Unfiltered oil contains residual particles of water, pulp, and pits, which over time lead to oxidation and thus to the degradation of the product. A filtered extra virgin olive oil is more stable and ensures a product of consistent quality over time.
Olives harvested before they are fully ripe, while still green or just beginning to turn, contain the highest concentration of polyphenols and antioxidants. As the olive ripens, the levels of these compounds decrease. Early harvesting yields less oil but of higher quality.
Extra virgin olive oil should be stored away from light, heat, and air. The ideal place is a dark pantry with a temperature below 20 degrees. Avoid keeping it near the stove or exposed to light. Extra virgin olive oil must be stored in dark containers (bottles, cans) with lids that protect the contents from contact with oxygen. Large containers (such as 5-liter cans), once opened, should be transferred to smaller bottles that allow for quick consumption.
The Casa Julia olive oil
Depending on the vintage, we produce two types of extra virgin olive oil: Casa Julia Classico and Pereti. The Classico is produced from our own olive grove and is a blend of the Moraiolo and Leccino varieties. Pereti is 95% Leccino. Although both have slightly different organoleptic profiles (Classico is bolder, Pereti is more delicate), they share low acidity and a high polyphenol content typical of an early harvest.
The chemical and organoleptic analyses for each vintage are publicly available and accessible to anyone in the our analyses section of the website. You’ll find the values for free acidity, peroxide value, total polyphenols, and organoleptic panel test results. We don’t ask you to take our word for it.
The olives are pressed at the Frantoio Franci in Montenero d'Orcia, one of the leading oil mills in the Upper Tuscan Maremma, renowned for the quality of its extraction and the speed of its processing, a crucial factor in preserving the properties of the freshly harvested oil. We also use the Frantoio San Luigi in Caldana, a 100% “Carbon Free” oil mill
No. Casa Julia practices completely natural farming. We do not use pesticides, chemical fertilizers, or heavy metals such as copper. Treatments are based on Wood Distillate, which strengthens the plants, Kaolin, a natural mineral used against the olive fly and as sun protection, and Propolis as an antibacterial agent.
Olive oil tourism and tasting at Casa Julia
The experience includes a guided tour of the olive grove with an explanation of farming practices and the philosophy behind caring for the olive trees, followed by a comparative tasting of extra virgin olive oil to learn how to recognize the differences in quality using your nose and palate. The basic experience (bread, oil, and conversation) is free; the full experience, including the olive grove tour and comparative tasting, costs €25 per person. Discover all the details.
Tours are available from May through the end of October. The best times to visit are late spring, when the olive grove is in bloom, and in the fall. Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance online or via WhatsApp at +39 335 725 2466.
On the contrary. This experience is designed specifically for those who have never explored extra virgin olive oil and its world and want to learn more about it. No prior knowledge is required, just a sense of curiosity.
Purchase and Shipping
We prefer personal contact, getting to know you, and letting you see and taste our products in person before you buy. But if you really can’t come visit us, we’ll ship it to you. For more details, please see the relevant information at the bottom of the page.
Yes. We offer gift sets in various sizes, including the 3x100ml set and the limited-edition Vintage Box. They make ideal corporate gifts, gifts for special occasions, or souvenirs of a trip to Tuscany.
Olive oil culture and in-depth insights
Olive oil tourism is a form of experiential tourism centered around the culture of extra virgin olive oil. Similar to wine tourism, it allows visitors to tour olive groves, meet producers, observe the harvest and pressing process, and taste high-quality olive oils directly at the source. In Italy, it has been officially recognized as a non-agricultural activity since 2020.
In the EVO Recipes section of the website, you'll find a collection of original recipes featuring extra virgin olive oil, from appetizers to desserts, with options for traditional, vegetarian, and vegan diets. All are free and freely accessible.
Yes. We have developed several free educational resources: a downloadable ebook, a illustrated comic, the ConsapEVOle and the video ExtraVirgin — Taste it for the Very First Time. All accessible from the EVO Education section of the website.
Articles from our blog
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