The Olive Grove

The Masseria ("stone farmhouse") Guidone is located in the Torre Santa Susanna e Mesagne area, in the province of Brindisi (Apulia). It consists of an impressive group of buildings, and many typical features such as, ancient sheepfolds, dry stone walls and a picturesque courtyard with antique threshing floor. It has belonged to the family of the present owners for more than a century. Its territory is characterized by a specialized, irrigated, intensive olive grove of ca. 16.000 trees of the best varieties, which occupy its entire area of about 80 hectares.

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

The production of our extra virgin olive oil begins at the end of October, when the olives, before they are completely ripe, are gathered directly from the trees, so that they never fall to the ground. The olives are cold pressed within few hours from the harvesting and produce an extra virgin olive oil which is naturally green in colour with yellow reflections. In order to get rid of the remaining impurities, the extra virgin olive oil is finally filtered.

Organic

Our extra virgin olive oil production follows strict organic farming methods, which imply the total absence of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. In agreement with the Regulation (EEC) n. 2092/91, alternative methods like eco-traps or liquid traps are used for controlling the olive fruit fly (Bactrocera oleae) and Bacillus thuringiensis-based insecticides for the defence from tignola and Margaronia unionalis attacks, as well as synthetic fibers on the tree trunks for the capture of the Otiorhynchus cribricollis. The controls are made by Bios Srl.

Traceability

Our extra virgin olive oil production is certified by a system of traceability, which traces all production phases, from tree to the bottle final destination. This means that the consumer can trace the history of the oil standing on his table, going back through its extraction method, the persons involved in its processing and the source of the raw materials. Thanks to Unaprol's traceability system, which complies with UNI 10939:2001 standards, the origins of the product are documented and the parties involved are identifiable, thus guaranteeing safety and transparency for consumers.

Products

Available in 0.5 and 0.75 litre bottles and 3 and 5 litre cans.

Masseria Guidone

Characterized by artichoke and herbaceous notes, it enhances the taste of all types of dishes of the Mediterranean diet.

Santa Susanna

Characterized by artichoke and almond aftertaste, it is slightly bitter and it is suitable in particular for bruschettas, vegetables e red meat.

L'Acquaro

It is gently fruity and harmonious: it is suitable in particular for soups, salads and seafood.

Books & Awards

Premio Biol - International Prize
L'Acquaro - Silver Medal

Aipo d'Argento - International Competition
Santa Susanna - "1 goccia d’oro" – Fruity – Organic
L'Acquaro - "1 goccia d’oro" award – Fruity – Organic

Olea: National Competition - L’Oro d’Italia - Sezione Aziende Agricole
Santa Susanna - "4 gocce d'oro con menzione di merito" award, medium fruity typology
L'Acquaro - "3 gocce d'oro con menzione di qualità" award, medium fruity typology
Masseria Guidone - "Attestato di qualità" award, light fruity typology

2018

Olea: National Competition - L’Oro d’Italia - Sezione Aziende Agricole
Santa Susanna - "5 gocce d'oro e lode di eccellenza" award, medium fruity typology
L'Acquaro - "4 gocce d'oro e menzione di merito" award, medium fruity typology

Oli dal Mondo: International Competition - A.V.P.A. Paris 2018
Santa Susanna - Gourmet

L'Orciolo d'Oro - National Competition
Santa Susanna - Distinction in the light fruity category

Gambero Rosso - Guida Oli d'Italia 2018
Santa Susanna - "Due Foglie" award

2017

Premio Biol - International Prize
Santa Susanna - Silver Medal

Oli dal Mondo: International Competition - A.V.P.A. Paris 2017
L'Acquaro - Gourmet bronze in “Fruitè Mûr Lèger" category

Olea: International Competition - L’Oro del Mediterraneo - Sezione Aziende Agricole
Masseria Guidone - Quality award in the light fruity category, blend typology
Santa Susanna - Quality award in the light fruity category, monocultivar typology

Olea: National Competition - L’Oro d’Italia - Sezione Aziende Agricole
Masseria Guidone - Quality award in the light fruity category, blend typology
Santa Susanna - Quality award in the light fruity category, monocultivar typology

L'Orciolo d'Oro - National Competition
Santa Susanna - Distinction in the light fruity category

2016

Biol Novello - International Prize
Santa Susanna - Silver Medal

La Repubblica - Puglia. Guida ai sapori e ai piaceri della Regione 2017
Santa Susanna - "5 stelle" award

Gambero Rosso - Guida Oli d'Italia 2016
L'Acquaro - "Due Foglie Rosse" award

Biol - International Prize
L'Acquaro - Gold Medal

Olea: International Competition - L’Oro del Mediterraneo - Sezione Aziende Agricole
Masseria Guidone - Second Place - "4 gocce d'oro" award in the light fruity category, blend typology
Santa Susanna - "4 gocce d'oro" award in the medium fruity category, monocultivar typology
L'Acquaro - "4 gocce d'oro" award in the medium fruity category, monocultivar typology

Olea: National Competition - L’Oro d’Italia - Sezione Aziende Agricole
Masseria Guidone - Second Place - "4 gocce d'oro" award in the light fruity category, blend typology
Santa Susanna - "4 gocce d'oro" award in the medium fruity category, monocultivar typology
L'Acquaro - "4 gocce d'oro" award in the medium fruity category, monocultivar typology

L'Orciolo d'Oro - National Competition
Santa Susanna - "Gran Menzione" award in the light fruity category
Masseria Guidone - "Distinzione" award in the light fruity category

Aipo d'Argento - International Competition
L'Acquaro - Certificate of distinction

2015

Biol Novello - International Prize
L'Acquaro - Silver Medal

Biol - International Prize
L'Acquaro - Gold Medal
Santa Susanna - Silver Medal

Olio Capitale - International Competition
L'Acquaro - Finalist in the light fruity category

Olea: L'Oro del Mediterraneo - International Competition
L'Acquaro - Third place - "3 gocce d'oro" award with mention of quality in the light fruity category, blend typology
Santa Susanna - "4 gocce d'oro" award with mention of merit in the medium fruity category, monocultivar typology

Aipo d'Argento - International Competition
Santa Susanna - Second place - "Diploma d'Onore con Punzone d'Argento" award in the medium fruity organic extra virgin olive oils category

L'Orciolo d'Oro - National Competition
Santa Susanna - "Gran Menzione" award in the medium fruity category

Gambero Rosso - Guida Oli d’Italia 2015
Santa Susanna - Due Foglie

Olea: National Competition - L’Oro d’Italia
Santa Susanna - "4 gocce d'oro" award in the medium fruity category, monocultivar typology
L'Acquaro - "3 gocce d'oro" award in the light fruity category, blend typology

2013

Tirsomedia: Guida agli oli extravergine di oliva di Puglia
Santa Susanna - Extratop

Olea: National Competition - L’Oro d’Italia
Santa Susanna - First place in the light fruity category, monocultivar typology
Olea: L’Oro della Puglia
Santa Susanna - First place in the light fruity category, monocultivar typology
Olea: L’Oro del Salento
Santa Susanna - First place in the light fruity category, monocultivar typology

L’Oro dei Due Mari - International Exhibition
Masseria Guidone - Third place in the light fruity category, blend typology
Santa Susanna - Third place in the light fruity category, monocultivar typology

L'Orciolo d'Oro - National Competition
Masseria Guidone - "Distinzione" award in the light fruity category
Santa Susanna - "Distinzione" award in the medium fruity category

2012

Gambero Rosso: Oli d’Italia - I migliori extravergine 2012
Santa Susanna - Tre Foglie

Olea: National Competition - L’Oro d’Italia
Masseria Guidone - First place in the light fruity category, blend typology
Olea: L’Oro della Puglia
Masseria Guidone - First place in the light fruity category, blend typology
Olea: L’Oro del Salento
Masseria Guidone - First place in the light fruity category, blend typology
Santa Susanna - First place in the intense fruity category, monocultivar typology

Tirsomedia: Guida agli oli extravergine di oliva di Puglia
Masseria Guidone - Extratop

2011

Sol d’Oro International Exhibition
Masseria Guidone - Gold Medal in the delicate fruit category

Gambero Rosso: Oli d’Italia - I migliori extravergine 2011
Santa Susanna - Tre Foglie

Tirsomedia: Guida agli oli extravergine di oliva di Puglia
Masseria Guidone - Extratop

Olea: National Competition - L’Oro d’Italia
Masseria Guidone - Third place in the light fruity category
Santa Susanna - Menzione di Merito award in the medium fruity category

2010

Unaprol: National Competition – I migliori oli extra vergini tracciati
Masseria Guidone - Gran Menzione award in the medium fruity category

Tirsomedia: Guida agli oli extravergine di oliva di Puglia
Masseria Guidone - Extratop

Olea: National Competition - L’Oro d’Italia
Masseria Guidone - Menzione di Merito award in the medium fruity category

2009

Slow Food: Guida agli extravergini
Masseria Guidone - Eccellente

2008

Portfoil: Catalogo selezionato di oli extra vergini di oliva di eccellenza
Masseria Guidone - Selection

Unaprol: National Prize – I migliori oli extra vergini tracciati
Masseria Guidone - Gran Menzione award in the intense fruity category

About us

Io donna
Olio, dove comprare il migliore d'Italia

L'Espresso - food&wine
Oli d'oliva italiani, top del mondo

Corriere del Mezzogiorno (29/04/2010) e
giornale di enogastronomia Winesurf
Masseria Guidone, olio per la bella stagione

Agrisole - Il Sole 24 Ore
Con Guidone vince la varietà autoctona

in Viaggio
Succhi di oliva D.O.P.

La Gazzetta del Mezzogiorno
Premiati due oli brindisini al Sol di Verona

Brindisi Report
A olio brindisino premio assaggiatori

Il Giornale di Torre S. Susanna
L'olio extra vergine Masseria Guidone riceve
riconoscimenti di livello nazionale