Our family has been based here for three generations. It all began with our grandfather Alfonso who was an experienced oil merchant and whose dream was to plant his own olive groves. The dream became reality in 1960 when he acquired the first hectares of this land and planted the first olive trees. Since Don Fofò departure, the land has been cultivated by his older son Salvatore, who’s heart always belonged to this magical place right from his childhood. In 2010 Salvatore decided to extend the property to its current size and together with his wife Daniela launched the “Oikos Project”, a beautiful Relais surrounded by the olive grove: a place that cannot be just visited, it has to be experienced. Resurrected by an innovative way to preserve its origin without sacrificing comfort, the genesis of our Oikos is an old 18th century farmhouse nestled in a timeless landscape and surrounded by olive trees, carobs, prickly pears and much more. A magical place where you can find the balance between body and mind, where you are welcomed and guided to discover ancient traditions and where to taste Km 0 – 100% organic products. The passion for the land was passed on to the next generation of Milioto’s Family. Salvatore’s first-born Federica, who studied law abroad and worked for an international law firm, experienced the same attachment to this place. So she decided to get back to her hometown to get involved in the olive oil business and found Terre di Zaccanello. Today apart from being a lawyer she is an Oil Sommelier and with passion and commitment manages the company with the support of sister Giulia, brother Alfonso and the whole family.

Terre di Zaccanello is not just a place, but rather a voyage into a wonderful rural Sicily where to enjoy traditional flavours and experience the charm of the Sicilian landscape. It is a place where nature and people give each other the most precious thing -harmonious symbiosis.

Surrounded by 10 hectares of olive trees and centuries old nature, the Relais is located 15 min by car from the outstanding Valley of the Temples archaeological park UNESCO heritage site, the biggest in Europe and in all Mediterranean area, 25 min away from the beautiful Turkish Steps, a mountain of white clay overlooking the sea where you can observe the stunning Agrigento coast. The nearest town is Racalmuto, a delightful little village rich in history and traditions, birthplace of the writer Leonardo Sciascia, immerse in the purest Sicilian countryside. Here you can find a miniature version of Palermo's famous Teatro Massimo, the Teatro Regina Margherita, two medieval castles, dozens of historic Baroque churches and a still active salt mine.