OliOlive

OliOlive, the heart of olive oil in Castel Madama

OliOlive is the food and wine event celebrating extra virgin olive oil and the table olives typical of Castel Madama, a village in the Aniene Valley within the Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, in the Lazio region. Every autumn, following the harvest and milling season, the historic center transforms into a grand showcase of flavors: streets and squares bustle with producers, associations, and local artisans, while the air fills with the scent of fresh oil.

Three days of taste, culture, and entertainment

The heart of the festival is Piazza Dante, which hosts stands from local olive oil companies, workshops, guided tastings, and art exhibitions. The event combines the popular spirit of a festival with a cultural and educational approach: alongside olive and oil tastings, there are technical conferences, show cooking sessions with local chefs, guided tours of Castello Orsini, and musical entertainment for all ages.

A village with an ancient olive-growing tradition

Castel Madama boasts deep-rooted olive-growing history, with groves shaping the hills around the town and production managed by companies such as Ficacci Olive, Madama Oliva, and Salviani Olive. The table olive is a true gastronomic identity here, further promoted by ASS.O.M. (Olive Growers Association) and its scientific conferences dedicated to nutrition, health, and tradition. OliOlive was created to share this heritage with the public, blending celebration with product knowledge.

What to experience at OliOlive

• Tastings of extra virgin olive oil and table olives directly from producers
• Show cooking with local chefs and traditional dishes from Lazio
• Conferences and educational meetings on the world of olive growing
• Guided tours of Castello Orsini organized by the Pro Loco
• Concerts, DJ sets, and performances in the square, with entertainment for children

A festival for the whole family

OliOlive is a free-entry event designed to engage families, young people, and food and wine enthusiasts. The village atmosphere, the lights on Castello Orsini, and the rich culinary offerings have made the festival one of the most anticipated autumn events in the Aniene Valley, attracting visitors from across the province of Rome and beyond.