Zahara Premium Early Harvest Cold Pressed Sicilian EVOO | 16.9 fl oz (500ml) Bottle with Gift Box

Our family's olive oil story spans generations. As our grandfather used to say, "No oil is the same as the other, but above all it cannot be from year to year. It's the plant, it's the climate, it's the soil, it's the man who never repeats himself."

Oleificio Guccione is a small family business located in the Hyblaean Mountains of southeastern Sicily, Italy. Today, we, Vito and Giuseppe Divita, are the youngest generation carrying on the family's olive oil tradition. Our passion for what we do, our profound respect for our family history, and our deep love for our beautiful territory drive us to perpetuate these time-honored practices.

Our story begins at the family mill (il frantoio) in the small village of Chiaramonte Gulfi, where we have been producing limited quantities of exceptional extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) using the same traditional methods passed down through the generations. We harvest our "Tonda Iblea" olives, a variety unique to our region, by hand during the first three weeks of October to capture them at their peak ripeness. This meticulous approach, though less profitable, allows us to produce an EVOO with a distinctly intense, fruity flavor, marked by notes of tomato, Mediterranean herbs, thistle, nettle, and white pepper.

Our commitment to quality is evident in every step of the process. We transport the freshly picked olives to our mill and cold-press them within just a few hours to prevent fermentation and maintain the highest quality. The result is an EVOO rich in polyphenols, vitamins, and healthy fats, with an exceptionally low acidity of less than 0.2%.

Zahara EVOO has been recognized for its outstanding quality, earning prestigious awards from renowned organizations such as Gambero Rosso, Olive Japan, and EVO IOOC Italy. It has also been selected by the eminent Italian olive oil expert Luigi Caricato as one of the 100 most representative Italian olive oils in his "Atlas of Italian Oils."

In the kitchen, Zahara's balanced, full-bodied character complements a variety of dishes, from cooked and raw vegetables to tomato Caprese, Sicilian orange salad, legume soups, and grilled meats and fish. Each bottle of Zahara EVOO is a unique work of art, embodying the rich tradition, scent, and colors of the beautiful Sicilian territory it comes from, making it the perfect gift for food enthusiasts.

As stewards of this centuries-old family legacy, we are committed to preserving and passing on the traditions that have defined our olive oil for generations. By staying true to our roots and continuing to produce exceptional, artisanal EVOO, we strive to honor the wisdom of our ancestors and share the essence of Sicily with the world.

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