Zuccardi Organic EVOO
Zuccardi Organic EVOO
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Product Details
Country: Argentina
Region: Maipú, Mendoza
Polyphenol Level: Medium
Type of Olive: 45% Arauco, 45% Escarajuelo, and 10% Arbequina
Best Uses: Dress a traditional Argentine salad of sliced tomato and watercress. Pour over any kind of grilled fish or charred squid. Drizzle over leafy greens or roasted vegetables.
The Zuccardi family organically cultivates their olive groves at the foot of the Andes mountains in the historic wine region of Mendoza, Argentina. The olive harvest takes place throughout April and May, before the olives begin blushing from green to violet. This way, they are able to achieve a consistent sensory profile that captures the terroir of the land.
2025 Harvest Notes
This oil is a beautiful blend of 45% Arauco, 45% Escarajuelo, and 10% Arbequina. It has an herbaceous, grassy nose with notes of green tomato and green apple. Zuccardi crafts this oil to be friendly on the palate, with the wonderful flavor of dark, leafy greens, a balanced, approachable bitterness, and a peppery watercress finish that tickles the mouth.
Fun fact: The prestigious Familia Zuccardi is celebrated for both winemaking and olive oil production in Mendoza, Argentina. Led by Miguel Zuccardi, the family’s olive oil program explores how different cultivars thrive in Mendoza’s unique climate and soils, producing expressive EVOOs that showcase the region.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What olives are used in this extra virgin olive oil?
This EVOO is a distinctive blend of 45% Arauco, 45% Escarajuelo, and 10% Arbequina olives. Arauco, Argentina’s signature olive variety, brings bold character and peppery intensity, while Escarajuelo adds complexity and Arbequina contributes softer, fruitier notes for balance.
Is this Zuccardi the same family known for its wines?
Yes! The prestigious Familia Zuccardi is celebrated for both winemaking and olive oil production in Mendoza, Argentina. Led by Miguel Zuccardi, the family’s olive oil program explores how different cultivars thrive in Mendoza’s unique climate and soils, producing expressive EVOOs that showcase the region.
When are olives harvested in Argentina?
Because Argentina is in the Southern Hemisphere, its olive harvest takes place during April and May—the opposite season from Mediterranean producers. The olives are picked while still green, before they begin changing from green to violet, helping preserve freshness, intensity, and the vibrant characteristics prized in high-quality EVOO.