OUR STORY
Our journey began thanks to the wine, who brought the four of us to the Napa Valley, where we met through our work in the wine industry.
From the very start of our friendship, we shared a deep passion for food and wine, with Italy always at the heart of our conversations. Gathering to play the card game of "scopa" quickly became a tradition, and we often joked about moving back to Italy, returning to our families and roots, to savor the slower pace of life and embrace the dolce vita.
Then came the spark: why not bring a piece of Italy to us? Fueled by our passion for genuine flavors, we embarked on this adventure to connect with Italy’s hidden gems, small, family-run artisans crafting treasures of authenticity, tradition and quality.
OUR MISSION
We want to bring some of Italy’s hidden gems to your table, truly authentic and unique products, far from the overplayed Italian clichés found in grocery stores and online. Just real, honest, and exceptional.
Elio, the Latin word for the sun, aims to bring light to these regional treasures of a centuries-old culinary tradition. This is why our logo features the sun from the suit "denari" from the traditional Neapolitan cardgame, symbolizing wealth, abundance, and good fortune. In the game, the denari (or "coins") represent prosperity, and just like the sun, they shine brightly over all they touch, much like the rich flavor of our olive oil