In the middle of October, the rainy weeks of 2024, 330 plants of twelve different types arrived at Casa Yuvi. Plants that you would naturally find in the region and that are rich in nectar and pollen – their purpose being to enrich and revive the biodiversity of Latium that has degraded in the past years as it has in so many places all over the world. Provided by the nature tech company 3Bee and planted mainly by Arthur and Storm, two dedicated young Danish volunteers, those 330 plants will probably conjure up thousands of flowers in the landscape in 2025, and of course in the years to come. They will diversify the variety of plants around Casa Yuvi even more, contribute to the wellbeing of nature and, most importantly, provide food for wild pollinators like bees and bumblebees, butterflies and moths.

Konstantyn picked – among others – blackthorn and sloe berry, cornelian cherry and wild pear trees. And lots of laurel that will soon form a dense hedge around the house and also provide a safe space for different species. Konstantyn and Cannella are already checking on the plants every day on their daily walks – and of course he is already thinking loosely of homemade products they could end up in some day, although that’s not their primary purpose.

This year’s olive harvest at Casa YUVI was a mix of challenges and optimism. We began in mid-October, as is our tradition, prioritizing quality over quantity by harvesting early. While this approach typically yields slightly lower returns, this season's yield was particularly modest, starting at 9% and climbing to 11% by the end of the harvest. This falls short of our usual 12%, but the bright side is that the olive oil itself is of excellent quality—rich, aromatic, and reflective of the care we put into every stage of its production.

Looking ahead, we’re excited to expand our olive oil production. Over the coming years, we plan to plant an additional 300 trees, carefully selected to thrive in the unique climate and soil of our region. Olives are a natural fit here, combining sustainability with productivity, and their ability to produce outstanding oil makes them a cornerstone of our farm's future.

This harvest reminds us of the importance of adaptability in farming—of working with the land, respecting its cycles, and focusing on long-term goals. With our sights set on growth, we’re as committed as ever to producing olive oil that’s not just a product but a story of place, tradition, and care.

Each year, as the aronia berries ripen in the fields of Casa YUVI, a singular vision takes shape: to craft something truly remarkable from the fruits of our harvest.

Yuvi Aronia Acquavite is the culmination of that dedication—a spirit that embodies the vibrant essence of aronia berries, grown with care and harvested at their peak. Unlike other spirits born from neutral alcohol Yuvi is made from the entirety of our aronia harvest. Every berry is picked with purpose, its bold flavor and subtle floral notes carefully preserved through one round of controlled fermentation with natural yeasts and a distillation cycle run in alembic stills.

The result is a pure expression of our land, a distillation that speaks of the richness of its origins and the craftsmanship poured into every bottle. This is not merely a product but a celebration of seasons, of cycles, and of the harmony between nature and human hands.