Tenuta Arcamone
De Carlo

Flos Olei

Numerous prestigious national and international olive oil competitions take place worldwide, from New York and Tokyo to producer countries like Spain and Italy. However, among all these competitions, the Italian guide Flos Olei particularly stands out. It can be considered the ultimate reference for assessing the world's finest olive oils. Each year, it evaluates and scores the top 500 olive oils globally. Furthermore, within 20 clearly defined categories, various awards are presented for specific oils, their characteristics, or the dedication and methodologies of the producing estates. The editorial team comprises certified and experienced Italian olive oil tasters, supported by their international network.

Flos Olei Reviews
First place 'Olive Oil of the Year 2025' at FLOS OLEI in the group of the 20 best olive oils in their class. There were 500 olive oils from all over the world.

Further Awards (Selection)

• Top Organic Gold Concorso 'Monocultivar Olive Oil 2025' by Celletti
• The best organic olive oil and 3 leaves (highest rating) in the 'Oli d'Italia' guide by Gambero Rosso 2021
• Best organic extra virgin olive oil and PDO/PGI (Protected Designation of Origin) at Flos Olei 2019
• 1st place among 350 participants at the BIOL Prize 2019 in Matera
• Extra gold medal (highest rating) at the BIOL 2024 in Bari
• Extra gold medal (highest rating) at the BIOL 2018 in Ostuni
• 1st place at the Ercole Olivario 2022 in the 'Fruttato Medio' category
• 1st place out of over 700 oils in the 'intensely fruity' category at the Olio Award 2018 organised by DER FEINSCHMECKER
• 1st Place in the 'Organic' category at the 2018 Leone d'Oro awards by Mastri Oleari

Arcamone is one of the ‘historic’ estates of the De Carlo family, who have been practising organic farming since 1900. The Coratina variety - the mother of all local oils - has found an ideal microclimate in this place, which naturally supports the production cycle and allows cultivation without the use of chemicals. This oil expresses the special characteristics of its area and concentrates them in a blend of aromas and flavours. Its limited production, awards and prizes make it an extremely prestigious product.

The olives for this "Tenuta Arcamone" come from the Apulia region on the heel of the Italian boot. There, the olives are grown south-east of Bari (protected origin DOP "Terra di Bari") at an altitude of around 150–220m, sustainably and without plant protection products. Combining traditional harvesting methods with modern technology, the olives are harvested both by hand and mechanically in order to adapt to the requirements and age of the trees. The freshly harvested olives are transported within a few hours for processing in the company's own oil mill to optimise quality. Traditional stone mills are also combined with state-of-the-art technology for further processing. Thanks to modern software, it is possible to trace the olives from the bottle to the tree.

In addition to the excellent olive oil, the De Carlo's also produce wonderful antipasti.

Storage

Because this oil oxidises easily, it should be stored in a cool, dark place and closed tightly.

Food for everyday consumption

Our philosophy

For thousands of years, cultures all over the world have been using a variety of plants and nutritious foods to naturally foster vitality and good health.

With our products, we try to emulate this ancient wisdom as much as possible.

Consequently, our philosophy is simple: everything we do meets the highest standards of quality and purity, with a focus on organic and natural ingredients.

We follow this philosophy with meticulous care on all levels and down to every last detail.

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