Snack in the Olive Grove

A special snack, in the shade of the olive trees

There is a unique way to truly get to know extra virgin olive oil: taste it where it is born, under the silvery canopy of the olive trees. This is the idea behind Merenda nell'Oliveta, the initiative promoted by the National Association of the Cities of Oil which, in Palazzo San Gervasio—a village in the Vulture-Alto Bradano area in the province of Potenza, recognized as a City of Oil—becomes a true widespread celebration of Lucanian green gold.

Tastings, collective rituals, and oil culture

The heart of the event is the guided tasting of extra virgin olive oil directly in the olive grove, accompanied by experts who discuss the product's cultivars, aromas, and properties. A rich program is built around this moment: meetings with industry leaders, literary readings, sunset aperitifs, cooking shows, and live music. The collective ritual of preparing bruschetta, a simple gesture that becomes a symbol of sharing, is not to be missed.

Palazzo San Gervasio, City of Oil

The event is part of the national circuit promoted by Città dell'Olio and highlights the deep connection between Palazzo San Gervasio and olive cultivation, an integral part of the landscape and economy of the Alto Bradano region. Promoted with the support of the territory and the GAL Lucus, Merenda nell'Oliveta is an invitation to immerse yourself in nature and rediscover olive oil as a cultural heritage before it is a gastronomic one.