In the rolling green heart of Italy, where Umbria kisses the borders of Tuscany, Lazio, and Le Marche, lies a region blessed with fertile soil, a golden sun, and a proud tradition of winemaking and olive cultivation. Among its treasures, one name stands apart: Passo della Palomba.
Owners Alessandro and Claudia Gilotti have lovingly restored their historic estate with painstaking care, salvaging original materials to preserve the property’s soul while breathing new life into its walls. The result is a place of rare beauty and authenticity—an enchanting setting where guests are welcomed to linger, explore, and stay. The estate’s name, Palomba (meaning “guinea fowl”), nods to the extraordinary autumn migration from Africa to Europe, which graces the skies each October.
An olive oil tasting at Passo della Palomba is far more than a lesson in terroir and technique—it’s a sensory awakening. Each pour offers a symphony of flavors: grassy freshness, peppery warmth, and delicate spice. Here, you discover that olive oil is not just an ingredient, but an elixir capable of transforming the simplest dish into something unforgettable.
The estate’s excellence extends beyond olive oil. Two exquisite wines—a rich, velvety Merlot and an elegant, nuanced Pinot Noir—make choosing a favorite nearly impossible. Since 2022, Passo della Palomba has consistently earned Italy’s highest honors for agricultural excellence.
Their creativity continues in an array of luxurious products infused with their golden oil: the Crema Idratante Viso day and night face creams, the silken Olio Corpo body oil, and the dangerously decadent Evodark chocolate sauce, which ought to carry a warning label for its irresistible charm.
Chi mangia bene, vive bene. (Those who eat well, live well.)
Passo della Palomba is more than a destination—it is a love letter to the land, a place where time slows, flavors deepen, and beauty lingers in every corner.
Visit www.passodellapalomba.com to taste, to dream, and perhaps to stay awhile. Because some places are not meant to be rushed… only savored