Multi-award winning
Variety: Tonda Iblea
Origin: Chiaramonte Gulfi, Sicily, Italy
Olive Farm: Oleificio Guccione
Harvest: September/October 2024/2025, Hand harvest
Awards: 3 leaves in the ‘Oli d'Italia’ guide 2025-2017, 5 drops at Bibenda 2025-2022, 97.99/100 at Lodevole 2023, Gold & Silver Medal Fairplex Los Angeles International Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition 2022, Gold Medal Japan Olive Oil Prize 2021, Gold Medal, EVO IOOC 2021, Award from ‘Der Feinschmecker’, Slow Food, Grande Olio Slow
Flavour: Intense flavour, characterised by vegetal notes of tomato and thistle, aromatic hints of Mediterranean herbs and spicy nuances of black pepper, balanced bitterness and pungency.
Aroma: Medium to intense fruitiness, defined herbal notes reminiscent of green tomato, freshly cut grass and basil, hints of artichoke and aromatic herbs.
Shade: green with a golden shimmer
Suitable for: Cooked and raw vegetables, caprese salad, Sicilian orange salad, grain and legume soups, grilled meat and fish
Low Acidity (Value): 0.22% (threshold for "extra virgin": less than 0.8%)
Low Peroxide Value (freshness): 8.8 meq O2/kg (threshold for "extra virgin": less than 20 meq O2/kg)
Total Polyphenol Content: 196 mg/kg (premium oils have more than 250mg/g, top values 500–800mg/kg)
Awards
Oleificio Guccione stands as one of the oldest olive mills in Chiaramonte Gulfi, a baroque village nestled in the heart of the Hyblaean Mountains. Over time, this village has gained a reputation for the exceptional quality of its locally produced olive oil, once acclaimed by Luigi Veronelli as the 'finest on the island'.
"Oleificio Guccione was founded in 1966 out of our grandparents' passion, initially as a mill serving local olive growers, always driven by a profound commitment to quality and innovation. As pioneers in the region, we abandoned the traditional pressing system in 1990, fully embracing cold pressing and continuous cycle processing."
The Tonda Iblea olives are hand-picked between mid-September and early October from the centuries-old olive trees nestled in the valleys of Chiaramonte Gulfi, Sicily. Hailed as the Queen of the region, this varietal flourishes in elevated terrains. These delicate olives reveal intensely fruity aromas, complemented by notes of tomato and grass. The harvest is conducted by hand, ensuring the finest fruits are meticulously selected while safeguarding the integrity of the olive trees. The name 'Zahara', derived from Arabic, signifies 'orange blossom'. In Sicily, it refers to the veil of white blossoms that adorn the olive trees.
Because this oil oxidises easily, it should be stored in a cool, dark place and closed tightly.
Food for everyday consumption.
For thousands of years, cultures all over the world have been using a variety of plants and nutritious foods to naturally foster vitality and good health.
With our products, we try to emulate this ancient wisdom as much as possible.
Consequently, our philosophy is simple: everything we do meets the highest standards of quality and purity, with a focus on organic and natural ingredients.
We follow this philosophy with meticulous care on all levels and down to every last detail.
