Sicilian Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Sicilian Extra Virgin Olive Oil: DOP, IGP, Varieties and Regions

Sicily has some of the richest olive biodiversity in the Mediterranean. In this Sicilus selection, you will find Sicilian extra virgin olive oils from different parts of the island, with DOP and IGP certifications, native olive varieties and aromatic profiles suited to everyday cooking, tastings and gifts.

Sicilian DOP and IGP extra virgin olive oil

The collection includesBarbera IGP Sicilia Oil and Cutrera IGP Sicilia, alongside several regional appellations: DOP Val di Mazara, DOP Valle del Belice, DOP Monte Etna, DOP Monti Iblei, DOP Valli Trapanesi and DOP Valdemone. To explore the producer’s range, you can also visit the page for Barbera.

Sicilian olive varieties: from Nocellara to Tonda Iblea

Featured varieties include Nocellara del Belice, Biancolilla, Cerasuola, Nocellara Etnea, Tonda Iblea, Moresca, Santagatese and Ogliarola messinese. For an oil with a distinctive varietal character, start with Tempio dell’Ulivo DOP Valle del Belice, made from 100% Nocellara del Belice, or Lorenzo N. 5, made from pitted olives and also 100% Nocellara del Belice.

How to choose the right profile

• More delicate: for fish, salads and dishes where the oil should complement rather than overpower; consider Lorenzo N. 5, Tesoro della Valle DOP Valdemone and Madre Montagna DOP Monte Etna.
• Balanced and fruity: suited to bread, vegetables, soups and Mediterranean cooking; Castello di Resultano DOP Val di Mazara is one example of a harmonious profile.
• More intense and green: ideal for bruschetta, tomatoes, grilled vegetables, pulses and meat; Tempio dell’Ulivo, Baglio delle Saline DOP Valli Trapanesi and Cutrera IGP Sicilia have a bolder character.

From Etna to the Monti Iblei

To explore eastern Sicily, compare Madre Montagna DOP Monte Etna, with Nocellara Etnea, Tonda Iblea and Moresca, and Masserie dell’Altopiano DOP Monti Iblei, made from Tonda Iblea and Moresca. In western Sicily, you will find oils associated with the Valle del Belice, Valli Trapanesi and Val di Mazara.

Flavoured oils and extra virgin olive oil dressings

Alongside DOP and IGP extra virgin oils, the selection also includes extra virgin olive oil dressings flavoured with citrus, oregano, herbs, truffle, garlic and chilli. They are designed for bruschetta, pasta, pizza, vegetables and gourmet dishes.

Pairings, sizes and gift ideas

Available sizes range from 100 ml to 750 ml, with 250 and 500 ml bottles especially suited to tastings and gift boxes. Pair them with specialities from the Sicilian pantry, add them to one of our Sicilian gift boxes or explore our tasting boxes.

Choosing Sicilian extra virgin olive oil means choosing a region as well as a condiment: from Etna’s volcanic character to the green notes of the Monti Iblei and the olive varieties of western Sicily.