Mozia Extra Virgin Olive Oil 50 cl - Tasca d'Almerita

Mozia EVOO Whitaker Foundation: The Mediterranean Essence of Tasca d'Almerita

Origin and processing

The Mozia Extra Virgin Olive Oil represents a true agronomic and cultural miracle, a project that unites the agricultural prestige of Tasca d'Almerita with the historical protection mission of the Whitaker Foundation. This oil is not born in a conventional olive grove, but on a small museum-island: San Pantaleo, anciently known as Mozia, a Phoenician settlement nestled in the spectacular Stagnone lagoon of Marsala. Here, in an ecosystem where the mainland merges with the sea, the centuries-old olive trees sink their roots into a calcareous and sandy soil, constantly exposed to the brackish winds. The processing requires absolute dedication: the olives, caressed by the dazzling sun of western Sicily, are harvested with extreme care to preserve their integrity. The transport to the mill takes on the contours of an ancient ritual, often requiring crossing the lagoon, to arrive at the cold pressing very quickly. This timely and meticulous process guarantees the extraction of an oil that is the pure and uncontaminated liquid expression of an insular terroir that has no equal in the rest of the Mediterranean.

Sensory profile

Tasting the Mozia Oil is like taking a walk on the shores of the Stagnone at dawn. On the nose, the bouquet is extraordinarily elegant and clean, dominated by fresh herbaceous notes reminiscent of green tomato, artichoke, and the spontaneous aromatic herbs typical of the Mediterranean scrub, with slight hints of fresh almond. But it is on the palate that this oil reveals its true soul: the entrance is enveloping and silky, followed by a vibrant gustatory progression. The proximity to the sea gives this extra virgin a surprising natural savoriness, which balances perfectly with a lively but never aggressive spiciness and a measured and pleasant bitterness on the finish. Its complex and balanced texture leaves the mouth with a sensation of extraordinary cleanliness and an aromatic persistence that inexorably invites the next taste.

Usage tips and pairings

Given its precious nature and distinctive aromatic profile, the Mozia Extra Virgin Olive Oil expresses its maximum potential when used strictly raw. It is the ideal companion for gourmet cooking and for enhancing the highest quality raw materials without overpowering them. We suggest you try it pure on a simple bruschetta of durum wheat bread, rubbed with a veil of Nubia red garlic and completed with a pinch of Trapani sea salt. It is absolutely sublime when paired with raw seafood: try drizzling it over a carpaccio of Mazara del Vallo Red Prawns, garnished only with a few drops of lemon blossom, or on an albacore tuna tartare. It is also exceptional for enriching warm but delicate dishes, such as a warm authentic octopus and potato salad, or to give character to a creamy soup of delicate legumes like lentils or white fava beans. Every drop of this oil will transform your recipe into a masterpiece of island flavors.

Strengths

• 🏝️ Unique in the world: Produced exclusively on the tiny island of Mozia, an ancient Phoenician archaeological site.
• 🌊 Marine microclimate: Olive trees grown in the Stagnone lagoon, which give the oil a natural and unmistakable savoriness.
• 🏛️ Cultural project: The result of a joint effort between Tasca d'Almerita and the Whitaker Foundation for landscape protection.
• 🌿 Artisanal excellence: Rigorous cold extraction for a 100% Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil of superior category.

Values and philosophy

For generations, Tasca d'Almerita has not limited itself to producing food and wine excellence, but has acted as the guardian of the Sicilian landscape and biodiversity. The project on the island of Mozia, in synergy with the Whitaker Foundation, represents the pinnacle of this corporate philosophy: reviving the productive life of a place of inestimable historical value, respecting the slow rhythms of nature and preserving the lagoon ecosystem intact. Buying this oil means supporting an idea of heroic and sustainable agriculture, where respect for the past becomes the key to creating products of inestimable future value. It is a tribute to the most authentic Sicily, the one that knows how to unite in a single gesture the work of man, the force of nature, and the beauty of millenary history.

Technical sheet

• Product Name: Mozia Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Producer: Tasca d'Almerita / Whitaker Foundation
• Ingredients: 100% Italian extra virgin olive oil. Superior category olive oil obtained directly from olives and solely by mechanical means.
• Production Area: Island of Mozia (San Pantaleo), Stagnone Lagoon, Marsala (Sicily).
• Extraction method: Cold pressing.
• Format: 500 ml glass bottle.
• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct light and heat sources. Keep the bottle tightly closed after use.