We are our oil.
An extra virgin olive oil rich in tradition, heritage, and love.
160
Years of history and tradition
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Production facilities
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Extraction lines
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Generations
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BioAgricert Certification
Oil, an art passed down from father to son. Since 1860, the Oleifici Vasconi company has been producing extra virgin olive oil obtained through stone grinding and cold pressing the finest olives from the Romagna region. An innate passion for work and continuous technological updates have led the Vasconi family to achieve high quality standards and to be the first company in Emilia-Romagna to have certified its Organic Oil production with the Bioagricert label.
OUR HISTORY
SINCE 1860
1860
The agricultural estate of Gaetano Vasconi in Coriano becomes an oil mill; the building’s premises begin to house the first equipment for oil extraction.
1920
The first example of mechanical separation, replacing the skimming technique.
1928
The electric mechanical millstone replaces the donkey-drawn millstone.
1930
Manual process for loading the paste onto the pressing mats (fiscoli).
1950
Renovation with significant investments by grandfather Luigi to transform manual processes with new mechanical technologies to speed up production.
1961
The Rimini oil mill is established on Via Flaminia, founded by his son Gaetano (Nino) to increase production and meet the growing demand from olive growers and consumers.
1962
Olives are still loaded by hand into the production cycle.
1965
Renovation and expansion of the Rimini oil mill with four new hydraulic presses.
1978
Oil sales in various containers brought to the mill by customers.
1988
The decanter replaces the pressure system at the Rimini oil mill.
1989
First bottling plant and automatic labeling machine.
1990
Nino Vasconi creates the “Oleifici Vasconi” logo with the first marketing initiatives. EVOO is sold not only to individuals but also to specialty food shops and restaurateurs.
1991
New olive grove at the foot of the Malatesta Castle in Coriano; his son Gianluigi plants over 700 trees.
1992
Launch of organic oil, strongly championed by Gianluigi, the first in Emilia-Romagna.
1993
The Coriano oil mill doubles its production; in addition to the press system, a centrifugal system (decanter) is added.
1993
Quality control is established following the numerous diplomas obtained by Gianluigi as a Professional Taster and Panel Leader.
2005
In collaboration with major international buyers, the first sales abroad are launched.
2009
Modernization and doubling of the production, oil storage, and packaging facilities.
2019
Brand relaunch with a logo restyling, new communication, and product packaging.
2020
New line of sauces made with EVOO and vegetables, without dyes or preservatives.
2020
Celebration of the 160th anniversary of the foundation, and the start of the collaboration with Andrea (Gianluigi’s son), representing the fifth generation.
FROM A CENTURIES-OLD TRADITION, AN OIL RICH IN EXPERIENCE.
The story of Gianluigi Vasconi, Managing Director of Oleifici Vasconi and President of the Emilia-Romagna Oil Millers Association.
CONTROLLED TRACEABILITY SYSTEM
We have always believed in the principles of organic farming, obtaining "organic farming" product certification as early as 1992—the first certificate in Emilia-Romagna and the seventh in Italy.
