Hello, I'm Mantenera.

Nice to meet you! My name is Elena , and I am a professional chef with a clear mission: to transform the fruits of the Lucanian land into flavors that evoke deep emotions. I manage the Mantenera estate with pride, where our lives revolve around the care of centuries-old olive trees and the production of high-quality extra virgin olive oils, recognized as a Slow Food Presidium.For me, cooking is a universal language. I truly love meeting guests from all over the world and opening the doors of my farm to share not only our secret recipes but also the regenerating silence of our olive groves.Whether I am teaching you how to hand-roll fettuccine or guiding you through a sensory tasting of our oils, my goal is to make you feel like part of the family. I look forward to welcoming you to Mantenera to discover the authentic, flavorful soul of Basilicata!