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Zahara Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Italy | Sicilian Pure EVOO | Premium Early Harvest Cold Pressed Polyphenol Rich | Multiple Award Winner from Oleificio Guccione | 16.9 fl oz (500ml) Bottle With Beautiful Gift Box

Zahara Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Italy | Sicilian Pure EVOO | Premium Early Harvest Cold Pressed Polyphenol Rich | Multiple Award Winner from Oleificio Guccione | 16.9 fl oz (500ml) Bottle With Beautiful Gift Box

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Zahara represents the pinnacle of Sicilian olive oil craftsmanship, earning four consecutive years of prestigious Gambero Rosso recognition. This award-winning extra virgin oil from the legendary Oleificio Guccione celebrates the terroir of southeastern Sicily with an exceptionally complex flavor profile and remarkable polyphenol richness.

🌾 At a Glance

Type
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Origin
Chiaramonte Gulfi, Sicily
Size
500ml (16.9 fl oz)
Harvest
Early Harvest, Cold Pressed
Acidity
< 0.2%
Polyphenols
400mg/kg average

🍃 Ingredients & Sourcing

Zahara is crafted exclusively from Tonda Iblea olives, a heritage variety unique to the Iblei Mountains region. These olives are hand-harvested from century-old trees and pressed within hours of collection using traditional cold-pressing methods. The result is an oil of exceptional purity with no added ingredients—100% pure Sicilian extra virgin olive oil from Oleificio Guccione, a family mill preserving artisanal traditions since 1966.

🎨 Flavor Profile

Body
Full-Bodied
Complexity
Exceptional
Herbaceous Notes
Pronounced
Antioxidants
Rich
🍅 Tomato Leaf 🌿 Mediterranean Herbs 🌾 Thistle & Nettle ⚪ White Pepper Finish ✨ Balanced & Refined

🥘 Culinary Uses

Zahara's sophisticated flavor profile elevates both simple and elaborate dishes. Drizzle over heirloom tomato Caprese, toss with Sicilian orange salad, or finish grilled fish and lean meats. Its vibrant herbaceous notes complement legume soups beautifully, while its low acidity makes it ideal for raw vegetables and delicate preparations. This is a finishing oil—reserve it for the plate rather

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