In 1760 Francesco Calogiuri served as a cook to the Chiurlia family, a noble family in Lizzanello. As part of his culinary expertise, Francesco used a dense cooked grape must to enhance the local cuisine’s flavor. Interestingly, this same grape must also had medicinal properties and was used as a restorative remedy.
In the early 19th century, the Chiurlia family relocated to Naples, and Francesco’s son, Pietro Calogiuri, took on the role of a local olive oil producer. Alongside his olive oil production, Pietro dedicated himself to perfecting the recipe for the cooked grape must. It was during this time that he began to be known as a producer of “Vincotto.”
In 1825, Leonardo Calogiuri, Pietro’s son, established a small business selling olive oil and wines. He continued the family tradition of using the cooked grape must, which had been passed down from his father, for his own family’s consumption. It was during this period that the name “Vincotto” was officially adopted for the cooked grape must.
Thus, the Calogiuri family’s journey from being cooks for the Chiurlia family to becoming olive oil producers and creators of “Vincotto” is a testament to their dedication and passion for their craft.
This tradition has, since 1825, passed through six generations to the present day. About twelve years ago Gianni Calogiuri, a direct descendant of Francesco Calogiuri, decided to develop and commercialize the product using the family’s very long aged stock of “Vincotto”.
*SO – Special Order
OILS
| 103011000 | Affiorato E.V.O.O. – Cork & Box | 6/250 ml |
| 103011010 | Affiorato E.V.O.O. – Cork & Box | 6/750 ml |
| 103011030 | Affiorato E.V.O.O. – 750ml Twist Cap | 6/750 ml |
OILS, FLAVORED
| 103311010 | Lemon E.V.O.O. | 6/250 ml |
| 103311080 | White Truffle E.V.O.O. | 6/250 ml |
| 103311090 | Black Truffle E.V.O.O. | 6/250 ml |
| 103311100 | Chili Pepper E.V.O.O. | 6/250 ml |
| 103311120 | Garlic E.V.O.O. | 6/250 ml |
| 103311140 | Orange E.V.O.O. | 6/250 ml |
| 103311250 | Rosemary E.V.O.O. | 6/250 ml |
| 103311260 | Oregano E.V.O.O. | 6/250 ml |
VINEGARS
| 103511100 | Red Wine Vinegar | 6/500 ml |
CONDIMENTS
| 103811030 | Fig Vincotto Vinegar | 6/250 ml |
| 103811040 | Fig Vincotto Vinegar | 6/500 ml |
| 103811060 | Lemon Vincotto Vinegar | 6/250 ml |
| 103811080 | Raspberry Vincotto Vinegar | 6/250 ml |
| 103811090 | Raspberry Vincotto Vinegar | 6/500 ml |
| 103811100 | Aceto di Vincotto Vinegar #6 | 6/250 ml |
| 103811110 | Aceto di Vincotto Vinegar #6 | 6/500 ml |
| 103811120 | Vincotto Original | 6/250 ml |
| 103811130 | Vincotto Original | 6/500 ml |
| 103811150 | Orange Vincotto | 6/250 ml |
| 103811190 | Vincotto Vinegar #8 | 6/250 ml |
| 103811210 | Vincotto #3 | 6/250 ml |
| 103811500 | Orange Vincotto | 2/2 lt |
| 103811510 | Vincotto Original | 2/2 lt |
| 103811520 SO | Raspberry Vincotto Vinegar | 2/2 lt |
| 103811530 SO | Lemon Vincotto Vinegar | 2/2 lt |
| 103811540 | Fig Vincotto Vinegar | 2/2 lt |
| 103811550 | Vincotto Vinegar #6 | 2/2 lt |
| 103811570 | Vincotto Vinegar #6 | 2/5 lt |