Olivieri 1882 is a historic, family-run Italian bakery founded in 1882 by Luigi Olivieri in Arzignano, Northern Italy. Originally a small bread bakery, it has grown over five generations into a renowned, award-winning maker of artisan panettone, colomba and other sourdough products, now run by Nicola and Andrea Olivieri.
1882: Luigi Olivieri opens the first bakery in Arzignano (Vicenza).
1927: Bianco Olivieri, of the next generation, takes over and eventually builds a larger workshop.
1970s: Miranda, Bianco's wife, introduces the first baked pastries (“Ciambelle di nonna Miranda”).
1980s: After Bianco's death, his son Oliviero and his wife Patrizia take over the workshop, modernizing the equipment while preserving traditional methods.
2000: A café is added to the bakery.
2016: The business moves to a new, modern industrial facility in Arzignano.
Today: Led by the fifth generation (Nicola and Andrea), the bakery specializes in high-quality long-fermented sourdough products (panettone/colomba) and exports internationally.
Gambero Rosso awards: Consistently awarded 3 out of 3 “Pani” (loaves) in the Gambero Rosso guide.
Best Artisan Colomba: Won the “Best Artisan Colomba in Italy” award in 2019.
Product evolution: Known for its 48-hour artisan panettone, now a worldwide bestseller.