Lucca Olive Oil You
Lucca Olive Oil You: the city becomes the capital of extra virgin olive oil
On 1 and 2 February 2025, it is time for the first international festival entirely dedicated to artisanal extra virgin olive oil of excellence, to be held in the elegant spaces of the Real Collegio, with free admission.
A tribute to the excellence of Lucca and Italian olive oil
‘Lucca Olive Oil You’ celebrates extra virgin olive oil, a symbol of excellence of our territory, transforming Lucca into the reference point for enthusiasts, sector operators and the best Italian producers. A unique event of its kind, destined to grow over the years, with the aim of promoting the culture of quality oil, its health value and its international market potential.
More than 30 of Italy's best producers will present their new productions, giving visitors the opportunity to purchase top-quality oils. The festival will offer an immersive experience with: informative conferences on extra virgin olive oil, with experts and professionals in the field; guided tastings to discover the peculiarities of the different Italian types; gourmet dinners, where chefs, pastry chefs and artisans of taste will exalt the evo oil as an ingredient of excellence; live music, exhibitions and networking moments to enhance the cultural and convivial aspect of the event.
Among the many guests, the presence is also confirmed of Giorgio Barchesi (aka Giorgione), a well-known face on Italian television and successful wine and food critic.
A festival for all
‘Lucca Olive Oil You’ will also involve the Lucca territory through unique initiatives: an oil card will be available in the best restaurants of the province, to promote local and national excellence. Moreover, thanks to the collaboration with the Education Department of the Province of Lucca and the Ministry of Education, the Maestrod'olio Academy will bring an educational project to schools to raise awareness among young people on the importance of choosing a quality oil.
An event destined to grow
‘Lucca Olive Oil You’ is the first step of an ambitious project: to make Lucca the world capital of extra virgin olive oil. This weekend of celebrations will not only be an opportunity to discover the best of Italian production, but a moment of cultural, territorial and gastronomic promotion that places Lucca at the centre of an international network of excellence
the complete programme on luccaoliveoilyou.com
the complete programme on luccaoliveoilyou.com
L’evento, organizzato dal Comune di Lucca in collaborazione con l’Accademia Maestrod’olio di Fausto Borella, il Grand Universe Lucca & Residences (Marriott Bonvoy), Shaner Hotel Group e la Penn State University School of Hospitality Management,