Merenda nell'Oliveta

Merenda nell'Oliveta in Castelluccio Valmaggiore

Merenda nell'Oliveta is the annual spring event that transforms the olive groves of Castelluccio Valmaggiore—a village nestled in the Monti Dauni hills of the Foggia province—into a meeting place centered on the values of extra virgin olive oil and rural heritage. The initiative is part of a major national project promoted by the National Association of Oil Cities, which involves hundreds of olive-growing municipalities across Italy during the same period.

A celebration of oil: education and tasting

The day takes place on the L'Erario family estate, set within the local olive-growing landscape. The program blends nature, knowledge, and conviviality: it begins with a walk to the olive grove, continues with a guided tour focused on the evolution of cultivation techniques, and concludes with an extra virgin olive oil tasting, accompanied by an explanation of the product's aromas and quality characteristics.

• Guided walks among the olive trees
• Educational sessions on cultivation techniques
• Guided tasting of local extra virgin olive oil
• Active involvement of local schools

A community event

Merenda nell'Oliveta in Castelluccio Valmaggiore is designed for both adults and children, featuring the active participation of municipal institutions and local schools, with students from the "Virgilio-Salandra" Comprehensive Institute working alongside producers and industry experts. It is an opportunity to rediscover the deep bond between the Monti Dauni village and its olive-growing tradition, set against a stunning landscape in the most authentic part of Puglia.

Castelluccio Valmaggiore and the Monti Dauni

Perched among the Subappennino Dauno hills, the Municipality of Castelluccio Valmaggiore preserves historic olive groves and a rural heritage that this event helps to promote. By joining the Oil Cities network, the village highlights extra virgin olive oil as a core element of its identity, culture, and hospitality, offering visitors an intimate glimpse into one of the most suggestive and lesser-known areas of the Foggia province.