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Ordering for the 2015 Harvest is Now Open
August 2015: Ordering for the 2015 harvest of Bramasole olive oil is now open. Click here to order.
Seven myths and truths about olive oil
May 2015: Seven myths and truths about olive oil from the Wall Street Journal. Click here to read more.
Bramasole wins Silver Medal
May 2015: Bramasole wins Silver Medal at the New York International Olive Oil Competition. Click here to read more.
Bramasole wins Best in Class
May 2014: Bramasole wins Best in Class at the New York International Olive Oil Competition. Click here to read more.
Gold Medal for our oil
April 2013: Gold Medal for our oil in the New York International Olive Oil Competition.Click here to read more.
The Tuscan Sun Cookbook
March 2012: The Tuscan Sun Cookbook by Frances Mayes and Edward Mayes, photographs by Steven Rothfeld, is published (March 13). Follow the tour on Frances’s website,www.francesmayesbooks.com.
PDF of Frances
November 2009: Click here to view a PDF of Frances’ new book, due out in March.
Photos of Nico
November 2008: Click here for a couple photos of Nico “bringing Tuscany home” at the first harvest of his Tuscan olive trees in Aptos, CA.
Frances about her latest harvest
October 2008: Click here to read a note from Frances about her latest harvest.
Tuscan Sun Festival, Singapore.
October 19-30, 2007: Tuscan Sun Festival, Singapore.
Tuscan Sun Festival, Cortona
August 4-15, 2007: Tuscan Sun Festival, Cortona.
Tuscan Sun Festival
July 13-22: Tuscan Sun Festival, Napa Valley, California.
Health Benefits of Olive Oil
June 6, 2007: A new article on the health benefits of oil (particularly the piccante type like ours) is available – click here.
A Year in the World paperback publication
March 15, 2007: A Year in the World paperback publication.
Bramasole Convivium
November 2006: Next year’s oil will only be available through the Bramasole Convivium – please click here for details and sign up before January 1st to reserve your oil.
complete the olive oil harvest
October 2006: Ed Mayes, his two sisters, their husbands and old friends Pierino, Albano, Armando, Beppe, Georgio, complete the olive oil harvest.
The new harvest’s oil has arrived!
April 4, 2006: The new harvest’s oil has arrived! Only 198 cases this year. Please go to the “Ordering Information” page (see the link above) to order now.
Frances’ new book A Year in the World is out
March 2006: Frances’ new book A Year in the World is out. Buy it here.
Frances and Ed have moved to North Carolina
October 2005: Frances and Ed have moved to North Carolina. Read an article about them in The News & Observer here.
The new harvest’s oil has arrived!
April 7, 2005: The new harvest’s oil has arrived! We are thrilled to be able to offer our customers such fresh and delicious oil. Please go to the “Ordering Information” page (see the link above) to order now. Please note that we have a limited number of cases and they will be sold first come first served.
The Tuscan Sun Festival is having a limited US tour
April – May, 2005: The Tuscan Sun Festival is having a limited US tour. More information can be found here.
You can now purchase oil online directly through our website
February 15, 2005: You can now purchase oil online directly through our website, and ALL major credit cards are accepted! Go to the ordering page to learn more.
Olive Oil Makers Win Approval to Make Health Claim on Label
November 2, 2004: Olive Oil Makers Win Approval to Make Health Claim on Label
Frances Mayes’s New book, Bringing Tuscany Home is now available
October 2004: Frances Mayes’s New book, Bringing Tuscany Home is now available. Click here to buy the book.
The Tuscan Sun Festival, featuring Frances Mayes
Ongoing (Yearly): The Tuscan Sun Festival, featuring Frances Mayes, was in Cortona, Italy from August 1st-15th. Read an article from the International Herald Tribune here.
Under the Tuscan Sun
2003-2004: Under the Tuscan Sun, staring Academy Award nominee Diane Lane, experienced an excellent run at theaters. Diane Lane was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. The DVD was released around Valentine’s Day 2004. Click here for movie information.
Olive oil’s slippery supply line Italian extra-virgin not always real thing
October 23, 2003: Olive oil’s slippery supply line Italian extra-virgin not always real thing. Be sure to buy olive oil that is certified to come from a specific Italian region.
Drexel Heritage furniture unveils new line of furniture inspired by Frances Mayes
October 13, 2003: Drexel Heritage furniture unveils new line of furniture inspired by Frances Mayes. Click here for more information.
Vietri carries “Bramasole” dinnerware
October 2003: Vietri carries “Bramasole” dinnerware, inspired by Frances’s beloved villa in Tuscany. Click here and scroll down to find Bramasole.