About Carapelli
Carapelli is one of Italy's most distinguished olive oil houses, founded in 1893 by newlyweds Cesira and Costantino Carapelli in Tuscany. Using just 300 lire from Cesira's marriage dowry, the couple purchased a warehouse in Montevarchi and began their journey in the olive oil trade, building what would become an icon of Italian culinary heritage spanning over 130 years. The Carapelli family's ambition transformed a modest family business into Italy's most modernised food company by the 1940s. Their pioneering spirit led to several industry firsts: Carapelli Il Frantolio became the first bottled Extra Virgin Olive Oil distributed throughout Italy, Carapelli Le Macine was the first unfiltered Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and the brand became the first to distinguish itself through advertising for bottled EVOO. Near Florence, they built the most modern grain mill of its era alongside the first olive press. Today, still fashioned in the heart of Tuscany in the Chianti hills of Tavarnelle Val di Pesa, Carapelli combines age-old knowledge with contemporary approaches. The exhaustive Carapelli method employs Master Blenders who analyse and reject an impressive 75% of all olive samples, ensuring only the finest 25% make it into their bottles. This rigorous selection process maintains the quality standards that have defined the brand for over a century. Since 2005, Carapelli has been part of Spanish multinational Deoleo, alongside other prestigious Italian olive oil brands including Sasso and Bertolli. The UK range includes their flagship 100% Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil with traceable production, and their certified Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Compare Carapelli olive oil prices across UK supermarkets on Grocefully to find the best deals on this historic Italian brand.