Abbazia di Monte Oliveto Maggiore Azienda Agricola

What Abbazia di Monte Oliveto Maggiore Azienda Agricola does

Abbazia di Monte Oliveto Maggiore Azienda Agricola is the agricultural enterprise of a Benedictine monastic community located at Loc. Monte Oliveto Maggiore, Asciano (Siena), Italy, operating continuously since its founding in 1319 by Saint Bernardo Tolomei. The legal entity is Abbazia di Monte Oliveto Maggiore S.R.L. Società agricola, a private limited agricultural company staffed by approximately thirty monks who divide their time between Opus Dei, Lectio Divina, and manual labor in line with the Ora et Labora Benedictine rule. Production spans approximately 25 hectares of olive groves (~5,000 trees, dominated by Frantoio at 75%) and 7 hectares of vineyards at 400 meters altitude on Pliocenic clay soils, alongside saffron, spelt, chickpeas, wheat, and truffle grounds across the Crete Senesi.

The product portfolio comprises nine wines (one DOC Grance Senesi and eight IGT Toscana, including reds Cœnobium, 1319, Monaco Rosso, Sancte Benedicte; rosé Rosatum; white In Albis; and dessert wines Passito del Priore, Sanctus, and Santo dell'Abate), two extra virgin olive oil lines (Oleum Superioris IGP Toscano Biologico and Olivetanum 100% Italiano, cold-pressed at the new frantoio inaugurated July 10, 2022 with mechanical extraction below 27°C and nitrogen storage in stainless steel tanks), grappa distilled in modern vacuum alembics, the 23-herb Flora di Monte Oliveto amaro liqueur (recipe transmitted orally between monks), wine vinegar, organic stone-milled wheat flour, spelt, chickpeas, saffron, and three truffle varieties. Agritourism accommodation in restored farmhouses is operated through partner Homestoscana, and seven wine and oil tasting proposals are offered at €10-€45 per person for groups of seven or more.

The business model is primarily direct-to-consumer: on-site sales from the historic 14th-century cellar and modern production facilities (open daily mid-March to end-October and during Christmas; weekends and holidays in winter), an e-commerce storefront at shop.monteolivetomaggiore.it, tasting experiences by reservation, and agriturismo stays. Marketing is concentrated on event participation (Wine&Siena 2024, Vini d'Abbazia 2024, Premio Vermentino 2024, regional EVO oil selections), Corriere della Sera 2024 inclusion among Italy's 100 best winemakers, and the company's own Facebook and Instagram channels. There is no disclosed third-party wholesale, retail, or HoReCa distribution, no external funding, and no parent company — the operating geography is Italy-centric with global reach via e-commerce.

Name

Abbazia di Monte Oliveto Maggiore Azienda Agricola

Legal name

Abbazia di Monte Oliveto Maggiore S.R.L. Società agricola

Website

https://agricolamonteoliveto.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Abbazia di Monte Oliveto Maggiore Azienda Agricola is a Benedictine monastic agricultural company founded in 1319 in Asciano, Siena, producing nine wines, organic IGP Toscano extra virgin olive oil, grappa, herbal liqueur, saffron, cereals, and truffles across 32 hectares, and selling directly to consumers via its historic cellar, agriturismo farm stays, and e-commerce store.

Ownership category

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Product category

Wine and Olive Oil Production

NAICS

Vegetable and Melon Farming (1112)

SIC

Agricultural Production-Crops (100), Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090), Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833)

akta.pro primary industry

Olive Groves (Olives for Oil & Table) (AFAGACAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Spice Crop Farming (Pepper, Cinnamon, Clove, Nutmeg, Cardamom) (AFAGAGAC)

Keywords

• Organic wine production
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Monastic agriculture
• Agritourism services
• Wine tastings

Headquarters

HQ city

Asciano (Siena)

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Wine Sales: Sale of nine wines including reds, whites, rosés, and dessert wines under IGT Toscano and DOC Grance Senesi appellations. Direct sales from the estate, through the online shop, and at tastings.
2. Olive Oil Sales: Sale of extra virgin olive oil including IGP Toscano Biologico (Oleum Superioris line) and 100% Italian Olivetanum. Sold in 250ml, 500ml, and 750ml bottles.
3. Agriturismo (Farm Stay): Accommodation services in restored farmhouses near the monastery complex amidst vineyards and olive groves. Contact through Homestoscana at [email protected].
4. Wine and Olive Oil Tastings: Guided tasting experiences offered at the estate. Seven tasting proposals range from €10 to €45 per person. Minimum 7 persons required. Pre-booking required.
5. Agricultural Products (Cereals, Saffron, Truffles, Grappa, Liqueurs): Sale of organic spelt, chickpeas, wheat flour, saffron, truffles, grappa, vinegar, and Flora amaro liqueur. Products sold at Poderi and through the shop.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Abbazia di Monte Oliveto Maggiore Azienda Agricola is a Benedictine monastic agricultural enterprise producing organic wines (DOC Grance Senesi and IGT Toscano), IGP-certified extra virgin olive oil, cereals (spelt, chickpeas, stone-milled wheat flour), saffron, truffles, grappa, wine vinegar, and the herbal liqueur Flora di Monte Oliveto. The company also operates agriturismo farm stays and offers guided cellar visits and wine/oil tasting experiences at the historic Abbey complex in Asciano, Siena.

Product overview

Abbazia di Monte Oliveto Maggiore Azienda Agricola is a Benedictine monastic agricultural company operating since 1319, producing a diverse portfolio of food and beverage products centered around three core categories: wine, olive oil, and cereals/grains. The wine line comprises nine products spanning red wines (Cœnobium Grance Senesi DOC, 1319 IGT, Monaco Rosso IGT, Sancte Benedicte IGT), rosé (Rosatum IGT), white wines (In Albis IGT), and dessert wines (Passito del Priore IGT, Sanctus IGT, Santo dell'Abate IGT). The olive oil offering includes two lines: Oleum Superioris IGP Toscano Biologico and Olivetanum 100% Italiano, both cold-pressed at the Abbey's dedicated frantoio inaugurated in 2022. Complementary products include saffron, truffles, grappa, wine vinegar, the herbal liqueur Flora di Monte Oliveto, and organic cereals (farro/spelt, chickpeas, wheat flour). The company also operates an agriturismo and offers guided cellar visits with wine and oil tasting experiences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Oleum Superioris: IGP Toscano Biologico extra virgin olive oil line, available in 250ml, 500ml and 750ml bottles.
• Olivetanum
• Flora di Monte Oliveto

Products and services

• Cœnobium Grance Senesi DOC A DOC-certified red wine from the Grance Senesi appellation, made from Sangiovese and Merlot grapes, aged in large oak barrels and stainless steel tanks, offering a modern interpretation rooted in Benedictine winemaking tradition. Sold to individual consumers via the estate and e-commerce shop.
• 1319 Toscana IGT A premium IGT Toscana red blend of Sangiovese, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon, named after the year of the Abbey's founding, aged in oak and bottle for extended periods, designed for long aging and red meat pairings.
• Monaco Rosso Toscana IGT A structured IGT Toscana red blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot, aged 12 months in French oak barriques and tonneaux, with spice, vanilla, sandalwood, and licorice notes.
• Sancte Benedicte Toscana IGT An IGT Toscana red wine made from Sangiovese, featuring fruit-forward aromas, good structure and tannin, and a balanced profile, ideal for pasta, white meat, and semi-aged cheeses.
• Rosatum Toscana IGT A rosé wine made from pure Sangiovese grapes via brief skin contact and white vinification at low temperature, presenting bright pink color with red fruit and citrus notes, freshness, and a light acidic finish.
• Passito del Priore Toscana IGT A sweet dessert wine made from Vermentino, Grechetto, Malvasia Bianca, Verdea, and Moscato, with harvest in early September, fermentation at controlled temperature, and aging in American oak barriques.
• In Albis Toscana IGT A white wine made from 100% Vermentino, hand-harvested in early September, fermented at controlled 16°C temperature and aged on noble lees in stainless steel for about 4 months, presenting bright yellow-green color with white fruit and mineral notes.
• Sanctus Toscana IGT A Toscana IGT wine produced by the Abbey, complementing the broader portfolio of nine wines from Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Vermentino, Grechetto, Malvasia Bianca, Verdea, and Moscato grapes.
• Santo dell'Abate Toscana IGT (Vin Santo) A sweet Vin Santo-style dessert wine made from Vermentino, Grechetto, Malvasia Bianca, and Verdea, with grapes dried on wooden racks for about 3 months and aged minimum 3 years in small oak caratelli in the vinsantaia.
• Oleum Superioris IGP Toscano Biologico An organic, IGP-certified extra virgin olive oil from the Abbey, cold-pressed at controlled temperature below 27°C, filtered, and stored in stainless steel containers with food-grade nitrogen to preserve organoleptic properties. Available in 250ml, 500ml, and 750ml bottles.
• Olio Extravergine di Oliva Olivetanum 100% Italiano A 100% Italian extra virgin olive oil presented as a complementary line alongside the Oleum Superioris, available in 250ml, 500ml, and 750ml bottles.
• Zafferano di Monte Oliveto (Saffron) Premium saffron cultivated by the Abbey's Benedictine monks for approximately 700 years, harvested before dawn, hand-cleaned and dried the same day, and sold exclusively as first-category pistils producing intense color, strength, and perfume.
• Tartufi (Truffles) Three varieties of prized truffles — Bianco pregiato (Tuber magnatum pico), Marzuolo/Bianchetto (Tuber albidum), and Scorzone/Nero estivo (Tuber aestivum) — harvested from the Abbey's cultivated truffle grounds in the Crete Senesi.
• Grappa Grappa distilled from the Abbey's own grape marc using modern vacuum alembics under constant supervision, available in 700ml, 500ml, 200ml, and 100ml formats.
• Aceto di Vino (Wine Vinegar) Red wine vinegar produced from a selection of the Abbey's own Sangiovese, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon wines, aged on traditional mothers and matured in wood, with 8.5% acidity.
• Flora di Monte Oliveto (Herbal Liqueur) A bitter tonic and digestive liqueur produced through cold hydroalcoholic infusion of 23 herbs using a secret recipe passed down from monk to monk for centuries, available in 700ml, 500ml, and 100ml formats.
• Farro (Organic Spelt) Organic spelt (Triticum Dicoccum) cultivated on one-third of the estate's land in rotation, rich in carbohydrates, proteins, fiber, and minerals, suitable for soups, cold salads, and as a pasta or rice substitute.
• Cece (Organic Chickpeas) Organic chickpeas cultivated on approximately 10 hectares, a traditional Mediterranean legume notable for linoleic acid content, representing a significant source of essential fats.
• Farina di Grano (Stone-Milled Wheat Flour) Organic soft wheat flour of the Verna variety, stone-milled on the estate, rich in fiber and low in gluten, produced from a portion of the grain harvest.
• Wine and Olive Oil Tasting Experiences Guided cellar tours of the historic 14th-century cave and tasting experiences offering seven wine tasting proposals (Omnia, Superior, Selectio, Abbatiæ, Basis, In Dulcis) plus an olive oil tasting (Oleum), priced from €10 to €45 per person, with a minimum of 7 persons and advance reservation required.
• Agriturismo (Farm Stay) Agritourism accommodation in restored farmhouses (Poderi) near the Benedictine monastery complex, set among the vineyards and olive groves of the estate, offering the experience of nature, art, and spirituality, with on-site product tasting and purchase.

Quantifiable outcome

• Awarded Bronze Medal at Premio Vermentino 2024 at first participation
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Consorzio Olio Toscano IGPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe company is a member of the Consorzio Olio Toscano IGP (Protected Geographical Indication), which aims to protect, promote, and enhance authentic Tuscan extra virgin olive oil in Italy and abroad. This certification ensures full traceability from plant to bottle, transparent production process, and 100% Tuscan authenticity. Each bottle bears a consortium seal and alphanumeric code.
• QCERTIFICAZIONI S.R.L.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganic certification body based in Monteriggioni (SI) that certifies all the company's products as biological/organic. The certification is displayed on product packaging with the official bio-certification seal.
• DOC Grance Senesi ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe company was among the promoter actors in establishing the DOC Grance Senesi appellation in 2010. The denomination covers five municipalities: Asciano, Monteroni d'Arbia, Murlo, Rapolano Terme, and Sovicille, covering an area of calanchi and biancane characterized by yellow marble and travertine.
• HomestoscanaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner managing agriturismo bookings and farm stay accommodations at the estate's Poderi. Contact via [email protected] or +39 3881227740 / www.homestoscana.com.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Abbazia di Novacella: An active Augustinian monastery producing wines, grappa, and spirits in Alto Adige. A monastic agricultural enterprise with cellar tours, retail sales, and direct-to-consumer channels closely mirroring the Abbazia di Monte Oliveto model.
• Castello di Ama: Tuscan Chianti Classico producer in the Siena province combining premium wines with art installations and on-site hospitality. Similar estate-driven model blending high-end wine production, hospitality, and direct sales in the Tuscan hills.
• Castello di Volpaia: Tuscan Chianti Classico estate with own olive oil production and on-site tasting/hospitality. Closely matches the small-estate, integrated wine, oil, and experiential tourism model in Tuscany.
• Frantoio Muraglia: Puglian olive oil specialist producing premium cold-pressed EVO oils with a focus on craftsmanship, heritage, and award-led branding. Comparable as a single-origin, single-category premium olive oil producer with strong provenance storytelling.
• Badia a Coltibuono: Tuscan wine and olive oil estate with monastic origins (former Benedictine abbey) producing Chianti Classico wines, extra virgin olive oil, and agriturismo experiences. Directly comparable as a heritage-driven Tuscan food and wine estate with on-site hospitality and tasting-led sales.
• Planeta: Sicilian multi-estate producer with parallel wine, olive oil, and agriturismo operations. Comparable diversified product portfolio spanning wine, EVO oil, and experiential tourism under a family-run agricultural business model.
• Fèlsina: Tuscan Chianti Classico producer in the Siena province combining wine and olive oil production with curated tastings. Similar single-estate model focused on regional authenticity in the Siena hills.

Broad incumbents

• Tenuta San Guido: Producer of Sassicaia and a small range of olive oils in the Bolgheri area of Tuscany. Comparable premium positioning, Tuscan terroir focus, and combined wine-plus-olive oil estate model.
• Marchesi Antinori: Multi-generational Tuscan wine dynasty with broad portfolio spanning IGT and DOC wines, olive oil, and hospitality at multiple estates. Comparable heritage positioning but operating at vastly greater scale and distribution depth.
• Marchesi de' Frescobaldi: One of the largest historic Tuscan wine groups owning multiple estates across Tuscany, including premium olive oil. Operates at far greater scale and broader distribution but exemplifies the established Tuscan estate blend of fine wine, olive oil, and heritage branding.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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