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Zuccardi Organic Blend Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) is a beautifully balanced, cold-pressed multi-varietal cuvée crafted by Familia Zuccardi in Maipú, Mendoza. While single-varietal oils like the robust Arauco EVOO showcase single-variety intensity, this organic blend is expertly assembled to deliver complete harmony, combining delicate fruitiness, gentle herbaceous warmth, and silky elegance.
Did you know that Zuccardi makes olive oil as well as wine?
The Zuccardi Family Varietal Olive Oil project began with its first harvest in 2004. This line of Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oils now includes four of the oldest varieties in Mendoza, including the local Arauco variety, which has been present in the Americas for almost five hundred years; the other varieties are Genovesa, Picual and Coratina. They also produce this Organic Blend Extra Virgin Olive Oil Blend.
Creating an olive oil blend requires the same skill and precision as blending a fine wine. Familia Zuccardi hand-selects specific organic parcels across their Mendoza groves to create a balanced oil that maintains consistency, freshness, and versatility year after year.
Origin: Maipú, Mendoza, Argentina.
Composition: A carefully selected organic blend primarily of Arauco and Genovesa olive varieties.
Farming: Certified Organic – farmed with natural compost and zero chemical pesticides or synthetic herbicides.
Extraction: First cold extraction below 25°C shortly after harvesting to ensure natural purity, vibrant fruit aromas, and ultra-low acidity.
Zuccardi’s olive groves are located in the town of Fray Luis Beltrán, Maipu, where they cultivate 198 acres (80 hectares) of olive trees using an organic production system. They maintain green areas between the olive trees, biological corridors and countryside with native flora and fauna that surround the orchards. This generates an agro-ecosystem that makes it possible to practice sustainable agriculture.
Zuccardi Wines was founded by Alberto “Tito” Zuccardi, an engineer who had relocated to Mendoza from Tucumán in northwestern Argentina, where his Italian grandparents had originally settled. Working primarily on irrigation systems, a critical technology in this low-rainfall region, Zuccardi planted a vineyard in Maipú in 1963 to demonstrate his work, and in doing so, inadvertently planted the seeds of one of Argentina’s greatest wine dynasties.
Looking for a bolder, more intensely peppery finishing oil? Explore the single-varietal Zuccardi Arauco Organic EVOO.
Aroma: Fresh and inviting, featuring delicate notes of green apple, sweet herbs and tomato leaf.
Palate: Smooth, rounded, and wonderfully approachable. Soft flavours of fresh herbs and artichoke without being overpowering.
Finish: Clean, elegant, and persistent, closing with a soft, pleasantly gentle peppery warmth.
Thanks to its rounded, smooth profile, Zuccardi Organic Blend is the ultimate all-rounder in the gourmet kitchen:
Salad Dressings & Vinaigrettes: Emulsifies effortlessly with citrus juice or fine wine vinegars without dominating subtle salad greens.
Seafood & White Meats: Beautifully complements pan-seared sea bass, grilled chicken, prawns, or delicate carpaccio.
Sautéing & Gentle Cooking: Ideal for gentle sautéing, finishing risotto, or drizzling over warm grilled vegetables.
Dipping & Everyday Use: A fantastic, smooth dipping oil for crusty white bread, ciabatta, or warm flatbreads.
How does Zuccardi Organic Blend differ from Zuccardi Arauco?
The Organic Blend is a multi-varietal cuvée designed for smoothness, versatility, and balance, making it perfect for everyday cooking, seafood, and light dressings.
The Arauco is a single-varietal oil showcasing intense green grass notes and a powerful peppery punch, ideal as a bold finishing oil for red meats and hearty dishes.
Is Zuccardi Organic Blend Extra Virgin Olive Oil certified organic?
Yes. The olive groves in Maipú, Mendoza, are 100% organically farmed without the use of synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or artificial chemical fertilisers. Certified by LETIS and The Soil Association.
How long does Zuccardi Organic Blend keep once opened?
To enjoy the oil at its peak freshness, we recommend using it within 3 to 6 months of opening. Unopened bottles stored in a cool, dark place away from heat and direct sunlight will comfortably keep for up to 18 to 24 months from the harvest date.
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