Balatro

Florence, Italy|975 Trees

The Grove

Welcome to Balatro.

Between the communities of Antella and Grassina, this traditional Tuscan grove unfolds across gently varied terrain at approximately 200 meters above sea level with a northeast exposure.

Spanning over seventeen acres, Balatro is home to 975 olive trees, primarily Frantoio, Moraiolo, and Leccino, alongside Pendolino and Olivo Bianco.

Its varied microclimates and elevation create conditions that consistently produce oils with structure, balance, and depth.

Restoration

Abandoned Grove began caring for Balatro in 2009.

The grove had gradually fallen out of cultivation on land historically connected to the Vicchi Finzi family, part of a landscape once maintained through generations of agricultural work. What began as an effort to restore a single grove soon expanded as adjacent parcels were brought back into care in the years that followed.

Balatro holds particular significance within the history of Abandoned Grove. In 2011, oils from this grove produced the region's first monocultivar Leccino, a milestone that reflected our commitment to quality, vision, and the possibilities held within traditional Tuscan varieties.

Today, Balatro remains one of the defining landscapes under our care.

Grove Details

Location

Florence, Tuscany

Grove Size

17.4 acres

Rejuvenation Start

2009 (expanded 2011, 2015, 2018)

Altitude

200 meters

Exposure

North East

Total Trees

975

Cultivated Varietals

Frantoio, Moraiolo, Leccino, Pendolino, Olivo Bianco

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The Grove Today

Thanks to the Abandoned Grove community, 975 trees at Balatro are once again thriving in active harvest.

Care for the grove continues season after season through the guardians who help sustain both the land and the knowledge required to bring each harvest forward.