Fonte Linda – olive oil from the Maremma
Our olive trees grow on the hills of the Maremma – in mineral-rich soil, touched by wind, sun and sea.
Harvested by hand at the moment of perfect ripeness.
Cold-pressed in small batches, immediately after picking.
We cultivate traditional Tuscan varieties:
Leccino, Frantoio, Moraiolo and Pendolino.
Together they create a natural harmony of fruitiness, spice and balance– the authentic taste of our land.
Organic. Hand-picked. Full of light.
The result is a living oil: clear, vibrant, fresh. An expression of the landscape – and of the people who care for it.
Each bottle tells the story of a year:
of soil, weather, patience and craft.
Fonte Linda – pure olive oil.
Organic by choice.
Doris Steding – Founder of Fonte Linda
Doris Steding is an entrepreneur, winemaker, and olive oil producer in the Maremma region of Tuscany. With Fonte Linda, she pursues a consistent commitment to quality – from organic cultivation and processing to sensory evaluation.
To further enhance her expertise, she completed the International Olive Oil Sommelier Diploma from the EVOO Academy and is a Junior Taster on the official jury panel of the Berlin Global Olive Oil Awards (GOOA).
This training is based on the methods and standards of the International Olive Council (IOC) and combines agronomic, technical, and sensory knowledge at the highest level.
Furthermore, Fonte Linda is registered with Excellent Taste London – an internationally renowned platform for sensory quality assessment and independent tasting of outstanding food products. This expertise is directly incorporated into the daily work at Fonte Linda – in cultivation, processing, and the precise sensory evaluation of their extra virgin olive oils.
Quality standards & olive oil philosophy
Our olive oils are produced and evaluated according to the strictest quality criteria in southern Tuscany, using organic farming practices.
Sensory analysis is conducted according to official IOC standards, as applied in international competitions and by professional judging panels. Through active participation in international evaluation formats such as the Berlin Global Olive Oil Awards and Excellent Taste London, we ensure that our olive oils meet the highest standards in both craftsmanship and sensory evaluation.
Our goal is to make origin, varietal character, and freshness clearly tangible – transparently, independently, and free from fleeting trends.
