Harvesting The Olives

The olives are usually hand-picked in November when they are quite dark in colour.

Whoever passes through the area of Cortona during the harvesting period, between 15th November and 1st December, will see the ladders resting against the olive trees where the olives are being hand-picked.

After being harvested, the olives are taken to the olive mill, where they are pressed while they are still fresh.