What is San Giuliano?
San Giuliano is the flagship extra virgin olive oil brand of Domenico Manca S.p.A., a four-generation, vertically integrated olive estate founded in 1916 in Alghero, on Sardinia's northwest coast.

What makes San Giuliano different from other olive oil brands?
San Giuliano controls every stage of production in-house — growing, milling, and bottling on its own estate in Sardinia's blue-zone region, rather than sourcing from third parties. The focus is quality over quantity, and the estate is certified organic since 1992, blockchain-traceable, third-party lab tested on every production run, and Non-GMO Project Verified.

Where is San Giuliano olive oil made?
San Giuliano oils are grown, pressed, and bottled at the San Giuliano Estates near the ancient town of Alghero, on Sardinia's northwest coast, just minutes from the Mediterranean.

Who owns and operates San Giuliano?
San Giuliano is owned by the Manca family, now in its fourth generation of ownership. The estate and its wider global operations are run by a broad team of agricultural and operational experts, whose work has built San Giuliano into a brand trusted in 30 countries worldwide.

Is San Giuliano the top olive oil producer in Italy?
Yes. San Giuliano (Domenico Manca S.p.A.) is ranked the #1 Italian producer in the EVOO World Ranking and recognized as one of the Best 100 Farming Companies in Italy for food safety, environmental stewardship, and organic agriculture (AGRIColtura Award 2024, Rome, Italy).

What is the Novolivo Project?
Novolivo is San Giuliano's modern olive farming initiative — the largest of its kind in Sardinia — with more than 1,400 new acres planted since 2013, developed in partnership with the University of Sassari's Agriculture Department.

How does San Giuliano make its olive oil?
Harvest timing is precise: olives are picked at specific moments through the fall and winter to hit particular flavor profiles — earlier harvests yield less oil but produce more pronounced flavor nuances and higher polyphenol content. Olives are cold-rinsed and cold-pressed, with the pulp separated from the juice through a natural process. By-products (water and olive pits) are repurposed into biofuel and skincare ingredients. The finished oil is stored in climate-controlled stainless steel tanks and bottled on demand.

What is the polyphenol content of San Giuliano olive oil?
San Giuliano extra virgin olive oils average 6.87 mg of polyphenols per 15mL (about one tablespoon), or roughly 500–600 mg per kilogram. This places them toward the higher end of the polyphenol range for EVOO.

Why does San Giuliano olive oil have higher polyphenol levels?
Two factors drive this: San Giuliano is vertically integrated, growing and milling olives at the same estate, which minimizes the time between harvest and pressing. The estate also harvests early, beginning in October — earlier harvests yield less oil but preserve more polyphenols than later-season, riper harvests.

What makes extra virgin olive oil so great?
EVOO has been a staple of the Mediterranean diet for over 4,000 years, prized for its complex flavor and versatility across cuisines. It delivers monounsaturated "good" fats, vitamins, and micronutrients that support cardiovascular health.

How nutritious is extra virgin olive oil?
EVOO contains vitamins A and K along with powerful micronutrients, and is high in monounsaturated fatty acids, which can help lower "bad" LDL cholesterol when substituted for saturated fats. Its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties add benefits beyond cholesterol management.

Can you cook or fry with EVOO?
Yes. Extra virgin olive oil has a smoke point of up to 410°F (210°C). Research shows that when sautéing with EVOO, bioactive compounds from foods like tomatoes, onions, and garlic transfer into the oil and are absorbed by the body in greater amounts.

Where can I buy San Giuliano olive oil in the U.S.?
San Giuliano is available at hundreds of specialty stores, Italian markets, and natural grocery retailers across the U.S., as well as on Amazon.

Why does San Giuliano have two different websites?
San Giuliano maintains a separate U.S. site (ExcellenceFromOlives.com) because not every product available on the Italy-based site (sangiuliano.it) is available to U.S. customers. ExcellenceFromOlives.com reflects what's actually accessible in the States.

Does San Giuliano have a retail store I can visit?
San Giuliano North America does not operate a physical retail location in the US.

How do I contact San Giuliano with questions in the U.S.?
Email is the most reliable way to reach San Giuliano North America with questions: livewell@excellencefromolives.com.

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