Discover more than half a century of history that marks the stages of development of the Moulin Fortuné Arizzi
1964
Fortuné and Jeanne Arizzi settled in Le Mas des Pins (The Pine Farmhouse), named for the lush pine forest that the house overlooks (see photo). The estate included the first hectare of olive trees located on a remote plot.
1969-1970
Fortuné Arizzi expanded his plot by purchasing land with Aglandau trees, a local variety prized for its fruity olives.
1970
The first advertising and labels were printed with “huile d’olive pur terroir”(Olive Oil from Pure Territory).
1973
Two additional olive tree varieties were planted on the property. Picholine, which is native to Provence, and Frantoio, which was imported from Tuscany by Fortuné Arizzi. Frantoio, the third and final variety, was blended with the others to create Moulin Arizzi Olive Oil, providing its unique flavor profile, as compared to local olive oils.
1975
More olive trees and a used traditional mill were purchased in Riez.
1977
First official signage for “Arizzi olive oil”
1988
An additional plantation of 1200 Aglandau olive trees were purchased, as well as a used continuous chain Alfa Laval mill, which enables producers to maintain and enhance each crop’s unique characteristics and intrinsic qualities.
1995
Renovation of the farmhouse walls with beautiful pebbles from the Durance
Jean Arizzi is awarded “Knight of The Olive Tree” at a Mées olive tree celebration
Moulin Arizzi’s first film is made on the production of olive oil
1997
Construction of the Moulin Arizzi Boutique
Construction and inauguration of the first Ecomuseum of Dovecotes in the Alpes-Provence-Côte d’Azur region
1998
Inauguration of our Botanical Trail, which winds through a tree-lined park
Jeanne Arizzi is awarded the medal of the National Order of Merit in the presence of Elisabeth Guigou
1999
Launch of our truffle-infused olive oil, made with black truffles foraged from the Moulin Arizzi farm.
2001
Installation of a Provencal fountain on the Moulin Arizzi estate
Launch of the first website, www.moulinarizzi.com
2002
Jeanne Arizzi is awarded the medal of the Legion of Honour in the presence of Hervé Gaymard
2008
A new continuous chain Alfa Laval mill is purchased.
2013
Launch of Moulin Arizzi’s new label
Moulin Arizzi wins the Gold Medal for Extra Virgin Olive Oil at the New York International Competition
2016
Launch of the redesigned website
Moulin Arizzi wins the Gold Medal for Extra Virgin Olive Oil at the New York International Competition
2017
Launch of the online shop
2018
Certificate of Excellence awarded by Tripadvisor for the fourth time (Certificate also obtained in: 2015, 2016 and 2017)