Azienda Agricola Pietrasanta is a family-run farm located in Carovigno, in the province of Brindisi in the Apulia region of southern Italy, an area widely recognized for its centuries-old olive-growing tradition. The estate lies between the towns of Carovigno and Ostuni, close to the Torre Guaceto nature reserve, where Mediterranean climate, sea breezes, and limestone soils create favorable conditions for cultivating olives.

The farm focuses on traditional local cultivars such as Ogliarola, Cellina di Nardò, Leccino, Cima di Melfi, and Frantoio, which are carefully harvested and processed to preserve their natural aromatic profile. Olives are typically milled within a short time after harvest, often within 12 hours, using cold mechanical extraction in order to retain the oil’s natural polyphenols, antioxidants, and organoleptic characteristics.

The resulting extra virgin olive oil is known for its balanced Mediterranean character, showing notes of fresh almond, green herbs, and a gentle interplay of bitterness and peppery pungency. In addition to olive oil, the farm also produces traditional Apulian specialties such as olives in brine, capers, vegetables preserved in olive oil, and the locally renowned Fiaschetto tomato from Torre Guaceto, a variety supported by Slow Food initiatives aimed at preserving regional agricultural heritage.