Hand-harvested in Puglia · First cold-pressed · Shipped across New Zealand
Cerignola · Puglia · Italy

The Italian olive oil your kitchen has been missing.

Hand-harvested Coratina from Puglia. First cold-pressed. Three generations of the Lombardi family in every bottle.

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100% Coratina First cold-pressed Single estate No blends · No chemicals Vegan 100% Coratina First cold-pressed Single estate No blends · No chemicals Vegan
Giacomo and Antonella Lombardi among the olive trees Giacomo & Antonella Lombardi
Our Story

Three generations under the same sun.

It started with Nonno Pietro

Over half a century ago, Nonno Pietro planted his first olive trees in Cerignola, in the heart of Puglia. His rule was simple — oil extracted only by mechanical cold pressing, harvested at the exact moment. No shortcuts, no blends, no chemicals.

From craft to brand

Giacomo grew up working the groves alongside his father. Antonella, his wife, brought the vision — and together with their four daughters, they craft the family's harvest into a brand: Figlie del Sole.

The name

Figlie del Sole means “Daughters of the Sun” — a tribute to Giacomo and Antonella's four daughters, and to the southern Italian sun that ripens every olive in its own time. The daughters are the next generation. The sun is the first ingredient.

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Our Grove

Where the oil grows.

Cerignola, in the province of Foggia — one of the oldest olive-growing regions in the Mediterranean. Limestone soil, long sun-filled days, cool nights: the exact conditions Coratina needs to give its best.

Some of the Lombardi trees are more than a hundred years old. The younger ones were planted by Giacomo. All of them follow the same method — hand-tended, controlled irrigation, annual pruning.

Century-old olive trees in the Lombardi grove, Cerignola Centennial olive trees
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The variety

Our oil is 100% Coratina — bold, herbaceous and high in polyphenols, the variety Italian chefs choose when they want the oil to be tasted, not hidden. The same groves also grow La Bella di Cerignola, the iconic green table olive that made this land famous.

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The harvest

Picked by hand between late October and mid-November, at véraison — the moment olives turn from green to violet and the oil reaches its peak aromatic expression.

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The press

From branch to frantoio in under 12 hours. First cold pressing, mechanical extraction only. No heat, no chemicals. That is all it takes.

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<0.3%Acidity · premium extra virgin
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0+Years · our oldest trees
Figlie del Sole 500ml extra virgin olive oil bottle overlooking Waiheke Island, New Zealand
The Bottle

Figlie del Sole — Extra Virgin Olive Oil

500ml · 100% Italian Coratina
NZ$59.99 / 500ml bottle

An Italian extra virgin olive oil made the way it should be: one variety, one region, one family. No blends, no chemicals, no shortcuts. Coratina hand-harvested in the Lombardi family groves in Cerignola, first cold-pressed and bottled at source.

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Quantity
SubtotalNZ$59.99
ShippingNZ$8.00
TotalNZ$67.99

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Origin
Cerignola, Puglia, Italy
Variety
100% Italian Coratina
Extraction
First cold-pressed
Harvest
Hand-picked at véraison
Acidity
Under 0.3%
Aroma
Cut grass, artichoke, green tomato
Flavour
Bold, herbaceous, fruity
Finish
Signature peppery kick
Producer
Azienda Agricola Lombardi
Vegan
Yes — no allergens
Supermarket oil is a commodity.
This is olive oil with a surname.
Giacomo & Antonella Lombardi · Cerignola, Puglia
How to Use

Premium oil deserves premium use.

Save it for the moments that matter. The less you cook it, the more you taste it.

  • Fresh burrata + cracked black pepper + a drizzle of Figlie del Sole
  • Beef or fish carpaccio
  • Hot focaccia, fresh from the oven
  • Pasta al dente, just before serving
  • Soups — minestrone, ribollita — a thread of oil over the finished bowl
  • Green salads, no other dressing needed
  • Hummus and baba ganoush — oil makes the difference
  • Hard cheeses, prosciutto, anchovies
Good to Know

Frequently asked questions

Can I cook with this oil?

Yes — but it shines as a finishing oil, drizzled cold on the finished dish. For frying or high-heat sautéing, use an everyday oil.

How long does it last?

18 months unopened. 6 months once opened, stored in a cool, dark place.

Do you ship across New Zealand?

Yes, we ship across New Zealand with tracked delivery. Get in touch for delivery zones and timelines.

Why is this more expensive than supermarket olive oil?

Because it's a single variety — Coratina, not a blend — hand-harvested and first cold-pressed at source. Supermarket oil is a commodity. This is olive oil with a surname.

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From Cerignola to your table.

One variety. One region. One family.

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