Heritage
Three generations of millers in Bronte, a passion that has become a reference point for artisan Sicilian olive oil.
Producer · Bronte, Etna
Deep roots and a contemporary vision. A family mill on the western slopes of Mount Etna, crafting artisan Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil since 1959 — now poured into sculptural testa di moro bottles.
Our story
A family bound to olive oil since 1959.
The bond between the Romano family and olive oil began in 1959, when — following the footsteps of grandfather Pasquale — the Romano brothers opened their first mill in Bronte, on the western slopes of Mount Etna.
Now in its third generation, the house stands as a beacon of Sicilian artisan excellence: a philosophy that blends innovation with deep respect for the land, celebrating the native varieties grown between Etna and the Simeto Valley.
The House
From the slopes of Etna.
1959
The first Romano mill opens in Bronte, on Etna's slopes.
3rd
Generation now leading the family frantoio.
2025
A new full-continuous, all-stainless extraction plant.
Etna–Simeto
Native varieties grown between the volcano and the valley.
Scheda Producer
Why Romano belongs in the ZAGARA selection.
Origin
Native varieties grown between the slopes of Mount Etna and the Simeto Valley — volcanic soils, intense character.
Craft
A full-continuous stainless-steel extraction, washed batch by batch to protect each grower's oil — for fresh, polyphenol-rich results.
House fit
Superior oils dressed as design objects — proud ambassadors of the finest Sicilian olive culture in the world.
The signature
Design olive oil.
The Romano extra-virgin is poured into hand-finished ceramic <em>teste di moro</em> — the Sicilian Moor-head, a symbol of the island — in matte black, gloss black and white glaze.
A bottle that lives on the table long after the last drop: oil to taste, ceramic to keep.
The range
The Romano world.
Extra-virgin olive oil
The heart of the house
Artisan Sicilian EVO from native varieties — from everyday bottles to the sculptural <em>testa di moro</em> design editions.
Conserve
From the same land
A line of Sicilian preserves that completes the table alongside the oils, in the same spirit of quality and territory.
Polyphenol-rich
Fresh & healthy
The continuous cold process yields a livelier, often peppery oil with a higher charge of polyphenols — natural antioxidants, longer freshness.
Awards & Recognition
Recognised at home and abroad.
The quality of Romano's oils is confirmed by numerous regional, national and international awards.
Products
Explore the Romano selection.
The design olive oils and the full Romano range.
Through ZAGARA Selection
Romano Vincenzo in Australia.
The olive culture of Etna, bottled as a design object — now on the Australian table.
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