References in the archives of Montefalco document the
presence of the Bea family in the locality as far back as 1500. At its origins,
the Bea estate represented the classic Italian fattoria, producing wine,
raising farm animals for trade and home consumption and working the land to
produce olives, fruits and vegetables. Paolo Bea is the senior member of the family;
the guiding force behind the production of their intense, idiosyncratic wines
and plush, vibrant olive oil. He is assisted by his two sons, Giuseppe and
Giampiero, and his wife, Marina.

 The entire Bea property in Montefalco, Umbria encompasses
15 hectares: five of which are dedicated to the vineyards, two to olives and
the remainder to the fruits, vegetables and grains that are grown. The family
is dedicated to natural, organic production, placing the same care and emphasis
on their olive oil as they do on their world-renowned wines. Produced from
Maraiolo, Leccino and Frantoio olives, this organically harvested Umbrian oil
reflects the expertise and skill of the Bea family in combining these varieties
to create a full-bodied, delectable olive oil. Rich green in hue with an
earthy, distinctly plush texture and robust flavor, it is our choice selection
for dressing salads, finishing steaks and preparing vegetables as well as for
poaching or frying eggs.