02 Nov 2026
Which olive oil to give: how to choose an extra virgin that leaves a mark
Which olive oil to give as a gift: what to check on the label, how to recognise a good extra virgin, which profile suits the recipient and how to make the gift memorable.
31 Oct 2026
Bitter and peppery olive oil: why it catches your throat and why that is good
Why extra virgin olive oil is bitter and peppery, how to tell a quality oil from a defective one, how to taste it at home and what to pair an intense oil with.
29 Oct 2026
How the grape harvest works: timing, stages and picking methods
When the grape harvest takes place, the stages from vineyard to cellar, hand or machine picking and the effect of the weather. A clear guide, with a gift idea for wine lovers.
27 Oct 2026
Gifts for olive oil lovers: original ideas that leave a mark
Gift ideas for extra virgin olive oil lovers: adopting an olive tree, oils to discover, tasting sets and accessories, with timings and tips for choosing well.
25 Oct 2026
How to read a wine label: DOC, DOCG and other terms
How to read a wine label: mandatory information, the difference between DOC and DOCG, the state seal, terms like Riserva and Superiore, QR code and lot number.
22 Oct 2026
Filtered or unfiltered olive oil: differences and which to choose
Between filtered and unfiltered olive oil there is no absolute winner. There is the right oil for the way you […]
20 Oct 2026
Adopting a vineyard: what it really costs and what you pay for
Adopting a vineyard usually costs less than a good dinner for two. On UFarmer a vineyard adoption starts from €85, […]
16 Oct 2026
Olive trees in spring
How olive trees wake up, flower and set fruit in spring, what growers do at each stage and why these months decide the new oil.