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The Olive Wood Board That Outlives the Olive Tree

Single-slab live-edge board, cut from 80 to 150-year-old Tuscan and Apulian olive trees that no longer bear fruit. Each piece one-of-a-kind.

Hand-finished by Giuseppe in Alba, Piedmont. No glue, no seams.

Rated 4.8/5 by 4,500+ Verified Reviews

The Olive Wood Board 
That Outlives the 
Olive Tree

Single-slab live-edge board, cut from 80 to 150-year-old Tuscan 

and Apulian olive trees that no longer bear fruit. Each piece one-of-a-kind.

Hand-finished by Giuseppe in Alba, Piedmont. No glue, no seams.

Summer 2026 Atelier Batch

Hand-Finished in Alba, Italy

Single-Slab Live-Edge

28-Year Master Tourneur

Rated 4.8/5 (4,500+ Reviews)

Alba Olive Wood Charcuterie Board (11" × 15")

Summer 2026 Sale

Genuine Italian olive wood, no laminate, no veneer

Lifetime warranty against cracking or warping

Balanced weight, slides one-handed from counter to sink

Only 75 boards left in this batch

Free 
Shipping

Free US shipping

 included

60-Day Risk-Free Trial

Love it or receive a full refund

Master Artisan Crafted

Hand-made by experienced artisans

"First charcuterie night with the Alba board. Three friends asked where I got it before the cheese was gone. The live edge makes it look like a sculpture, not a kitchen tool."

James K.

Is this real olive wood or just olive-stained?

Real solid olive wood. Single-slab, cut from one 80 to 150-year-old Tuscan or Apulian olive tree that no longer bears fruit. No stain, no veneer, no laminate. The swirled grain pattern is the natural signature of old olive wood.

Will the board crack or warp over years?

No. Olive wood is one of the densest hardwoods (Janka 2700+, harder than maple). Slab is air-dried 18 months before milling. Lifetime warranty covers cracking, warping, or rot from normal use: Giuseppe replaces the board free.

Can I cut directly on it or only use as serving?

Both. The dense swirled grain is self-healing and knife-friendly. Olive wood does not blunt blades the way bamboo or end-grain woods can. Most owners use one face for cutting, the other live-edge face for serving.

Rated 4.8/5 (4,500+ Reviews)

Alba Olive Wood Charcuterie Board (11" × 15")

Summer 2026 Sale

Genuine Italian olive wood, no laminate, no veneer

Lifetime warranty against cracking or warping

Balanced weight, slides one-handed from counter to sink

Only 75 boards left in this batch

Free Shipping

Free US shipping included

60-Day Risk-Free Trial

Love it or full refund

Master Artisan Crafted

Hand-made by experienced artisans

"First charcuterie night with the Alba board. Three friends asked where I got it before the cheese was gone. The live edge makes it look like a sculpture, not a kitchen tool."

James K.

Is this real olive wood or just olive-stained?

Real solid olive wood. Single-slab, cut from one 80 to 150-year-old Tuscan or Apulian olive tree that no longer bears fruit. No stain, no veneer, no laminate. The swirled grain pattern is the natural signature of old olive wood.

Will the board crack or warp over years?

No. Olive wood is one of the densest hardwoods (Janka 2700+, harder than maple). Slab is air-dried 18 months before milling. Lifetime warranty covers cracking, warping, or rot from normal use: Giuseppe replaces the board free.

Can I cut directly on it or only use as serving?

Both. The dense swirled grain is self-healing and knife-friendly. Olive wood does not blunt blades the way bamboo or end-grain woods can. Most owners use one face for cutting, the other live-edge face for serving.

the quiet pleasure of a knife meeting olive wood

The first time you cut on olive wood, the blade sinks softer than you expect. Dense fibers close behind the knife. There is no rattle, no chatter. Just a low thud, a faint cedar-like scent rising from the cut, the swirled grain catching afternoon light. You will catch yourself prepping longer dinners than you used to.

for the host who knows what an old olive tree smells like

You stopped buying bamboo boards when you read about microplastics shedding into the food. You priced the Williams-Sonoma board and walked away because you were too scared to scratch a $249 piece of maple. Alba is the board for hosts who made those choices on their own.

tuscan and apulian olive wood, milled in the alba workshop

Sourced from olive trees in Tuscany and Apulia that stopped bearing fruit after 80 to 150 years of harvest. Single-slab milled in Alba over 18 months of air-drying, sanded by hand, finished with food-safe walnut oil three times. Develops a deep amber patina over decades. Outlives the kitchen it sits in.

built to become the centerpiece of every dinner you host

Four technical qualities that separate single-slab live-edge olive from glued strips of maple or bamboo.

Single-Slab Construction.

Cut from one solid piece of olive wood. No glue, no laminate, no seams to split or harbor bacteria.

Live-Edge Natural Border.

Hand-shaped to follow the original tree's silhouette. Every board is one-of-a-kind, no two grain patterns identical.

Self-Healing Swirled Grain.

The dense olive grain closes over knife marks. Stays smooth where maple and bamboo collect cuts and dull blades.

Food-Safe Oil Finish.

Three coats of food-safe walnut oil. No varnish, no plastic coating. Maintains with a wipe of mineral oil once a quarter.

What Separates the Alba From Every Other Cutting Board

Five things mass-produced copies and boutique luxury brands both get wrong.

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Comparison Table
Alba
Hand-Finished Olive
Wood
 Typical Cutting Board
Typical Cutting Board
Single-slab olive wood, no glue, no seams ✓ ✕
Live-edge follows the original tree silhouette ✓ ✕
Self-healing dense swirled grain ✓ ✕
Hand-finished by Giuseppe in Alba ✓ ✕
$59 direct from the atelier ✓ ✕
Each board one-of-a-kind, never duplicated ✓ ✕

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the quiet pleasure of a knife meeting olive wood

The first time you cut on olive wood, the blade sinks softer than you expect. Dense fibers close behind the knife. There is no rattle, no chatter. Just a low thud, a faint cedar-like scent rising from the cut, the swirled grain catching afternoon light. You will catch yourself prepping longer dinners than you used to.

for the host who knows what an old olive tree smells like

You stopped buying bamboo boards when you read about microplastics shedding into the food. You priced the Williams-Sonoma board and walked away because you were too scared to scratch a $249 piece of maple. Alba is the board for hosts who made those choices on their own.

tuscan and apulian olive wood, milled in the alba workshop

Sourced from olive trees in Tuscany and Apulia that stopped bearing fruit after 80 to 150 years of harvest. Single-slab milled in Alba over 18 months of air-drying, sanded by hand, finished with food-safe walnut oil three times. Develops a deep amber patina over decades. Outlives the kitchen it sits in.

built to become the centerpiece of every dinner you host

Four technical qualities that separate single-slab live-edge olive from glued strips of maple or bamboo.

Single-Slab Construction.

Cut from one solid piece of olive wood. No glue, no laminate, no seams to split or harbor bacteria.

Live-Edge Natural Border.

Hand-shaped to follow the original tree's silhouette. Every board is one-of-a-kind, no two grain patterns identical.

Self-Healing Swirled Grain.

The dense olive grain closes over knife marks. Stays smooth where maple and bamboo collect cuts and dull blades.

Food-Safe Oil Finish.

Three coats of food-safe walnut oil. No varnish, no plastic coating. Maintains with a wipe of mineral oil once a quarter.

What Separates the Alba From Every Other Cutting Board

Five things mass-produced copies and boutique luxury brands both get wrong.

GET ONE OF THE LAST ALBA BOARDS
Comparison Table
Alba
Alba · Hand-Finished Olive
Wood
 Typical Cutting Board
Typical Cutting Board
Single-slab olive wood, no glue, no seams ✓ ✕
Live-edge follows the original tree silhouette ✓ ✕
Self-healing dense swirled grain ✓ ✕
Hand-finished by Giuseppe in Alba ✓ ✕
$87 direct from the atelier ✓ ✕
Each board one-of-a-kind, never duplicated ✓ ✕

Rated 4.8/5 by 4,500+ Verified Reviews

Join 4,500+ Hosts Who Made the Switch

Real stories from American kitchens about boards that get better with use.

BBB A+ Accredited

Money Back 60 Days

Hand-Crafted Quality

Secure Checkout (SSL)

meet giuseppe, the hands behind your board

Giuseppe Bertolino has been milling olive wood for 34 years in a sun-soaked workshop in Alba, Piedmont. Second-generation tourneur. He is 67 now. His father started uprooting dead olive trees in Apulia in 1965. Giuseppe carries the family trade forward, one slab at a time. If your board fails to feel meaningfully different from any factory alternative within 60 days, Giuseppe refunds every penny. Not customer service. Giuseppe.

meet giuseppe, the hands behind your board

Giuseppe Bertolino has been milling olive wood for 34 years in a sun-soaked workshop in Alba, Piedmont. Second-generation tourneur. He is 67 now. His father started uprooting dead olive trees in Apulia in 1965. Giuseppe carries the family trade forward, one slab at a time. If your board fails to feel meaningfully different from any factory alternative within 60 days, Giuseppe refunds every penny. Not customer service. Giuseppe.

Common Questions Before You Order

Clear answers for the host who values heritage-grade boards over disposable alternatives.

Why is the Alba $59 when Williams-Sonoma boards are $169-249?

There is no boutique retailer, no distributor, no Manhattan catalog. The board ships from Giuseppe's Alba workshop directly to your address. The $169-249 at retail covers Williams-Sonoma's catalog distribution, store rent, and 2-3x markup. The atelier price is what a hand-finished single-slab olive board costs at the workshop bench.

Is this real olive wood or just olive-finished?

Real solid olive wood. Single-slab cut from one 80 to 150-year-old Tuscan or Apulian olive tree that no longer bears fruit. No stain, no veneer, no laminate, no glued strips. The swirled dense grain is the natural signature of old olive wood and cannot be replicated synthetically.

Where exactly does the wood come from?

Tuscan and Apulian olive groves in Italy. Giuseppe's father started uprooting dead olive trees in Apulia in 1965. Today Giuseppe sources from groves that have ended their fruit-bearing cycle (typically after 80 to 150 years). The trees are felled with certificates of origin, then milled in Alba, Piedmont.

What if the board cracks or warps over the years?

Lifetime warranty on the wood. If the board cracks, splits, or warps from normal use, Giuseppe replaces it. Olive wood is one of the densest hardwoods (Janka 2700+, harder than maple). The 18-month air-drying before milling is what stabilizes the slab.

Can I cut directly on the board or just use it for serving?

Both. The dense swirled olive grain is self-healing and knife-friendly. Most owners use one face for cutting and the live-edge face for serving. Olive wood does not blunt blades the way bamboo or end-grain woods can.

How do I care for the board?

Hand-wash with warm water and mild soap. Wipe dry immediately, never soak. Once a quarter, wipe down with mineral oil or food-safe walnut oil to maintain the finish. Avoid dishwasher and prolonged direct sunlight.

Can the board be engraved with a name or initials?

Yes, on the back face. Add the engraving note at checkout, maximum 24 characters. Engraving is hand-burned by Giuseppe before shipping, adds no extra cost. Engraved boards are still covered by the 30-day return policy.

How quickly will my board arrive?

Yes. In-stock boards ship from the atelier within a few business days, and you'll receive tracking the moment yours is on its way. Each piece is hand-finished to order. The next atelier batch ships in September.

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