Since 1969 · San Felice del Benaco
Our story
1969
The year grandfather Giancarlo Vergani and his wife bought a house and land in Portese on Lake Garda, where the first olive trees were already growing.
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It all began in 1969, when Grandpa Giancarlo Vergani and his wife bought a house and land in Portese, San Felice del Benaco, where the first olive trees were already growing.
Three generations have passed since then. Today, our family cares for 300 olive trees of the Casaliva and Leccino varieties, with the same passion and respect for this land, where the light of the lake and the mild climate accompany every season.
Between October and November, we harvest the olives using modern and careful mechanical methods, to take them to the oil mill at the right time. The oil is pressed at the San Felice del Benaco Agricultural Cooperative, in the heart of our territory.
From this bond, our extra virgin olive oil is born: a simple and honest product, that brings the authentic flavor of Lake Garda to the table.
Every bottle tells who we are. Thank you for sharing this story with us.
Our grove at a glance
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3
family generations
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300
olive trees on Lake Garda
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Casaliva and Leccino
our varieties
From tree to table
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The olive grove
Between Portese and Lake Garda, our family tends 300 Casaliva and Leccino olive trees.
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The harvest
Between October and November, we harvest our olives at just the right moment, using modern, carefully controlled mechanical methods.
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The milling
The olives are taken to the Cooperativa Agricola San Felice del Benaco, in the heart of our local area.
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At your table
Our extra virgin olive oil is delivered to your door throughout Switzerland in 3–5 business days.
Portese · San Felice del Benaco
A corner of the Mediterranean on Lake Garda
Our olive grove is in Portese, a village within San Felice del Benaco, on the Brescia shore of Lake Garda: in a bay, 45 metres above the lake, between the gulfs of Salò and Manerba.
The lake and the peninsula between the two gulfs create a climate very similar to the Mediterranean, ideal for growing olive trees. Lake Garda’s olive groves are among the northernmost, growing on the shores of an Alpine lake with sea-like characteristics.
Beghelli-Vergani SCL · Since 2022
The third generation
In early 2022, brothers Francesco and Alessandro Vergani, both born in Lugano, Ticino, founded Beghelli-Vergani to carry on what mattered most to their grandfather Giancarlo: caring for the olive trees in one of his favourite places, Lake Garda.
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“Lake Garda is a special place for me, a symbol of my childhood. Today, I am committed to honouring what my grandfather left us, carrying on his work and vision with care and respect.”
Francesco Vergani
Co-founder
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“My passion for olive oil comes from my grandfather and the time we spent in a place close to my heart, surrounded by nature. This project, created together with my brother, grew from a desire to share an authentic family product that is part of our story.”
Alessandro Vergani
Co-founder
Our promise
Care in every detail, from thoughtful selection to work that respects our land, guided by knowledge passed down through three generations.
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Quality without compromise
We produce only high-quality extra virgin olive oil, using carefully selected olives and processing methods that preserve their flavour and freshness.
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Respect for nature and tradition
We work with respect for the environment, the seasons and local knowledge, continually improving our processes.
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Transparency and authenticity
An authentic product, true to our land: every bottle honestly reflects our work, our care and the origins of our olives.