The history of the House of Alziari begins when Nicolas Alziari bought a dilapidated oil mill in the heart of Nice. After an extensive restoration, the son of a simple washerman begins to produce high-quality olive oils. The only olives available are cailletier, the only variety that grows in the area. However, in order to set itself apart from its competitors, Alziari remembers a method that is also known from winemaking: the blending of different varieties to create a cuvée that combines the best properties of different flavors. And so he travels across Europe in search of varieties that harmonize well with the local, very mild Cailletier olives. Alziari has been working on the perfect blend for several years, but the effort was worth it: the name Alziari still stands for first-class olive oils with an incomparable taste. Gradually, the business picked up speed and Nicolas' sister Pauline came to her brother's aid and from then on took care of sales while Nicolas managed production. After the death of the founder in 1955, his son Ludovic took over the business and sales is soon taken over by Pauline's son, Jean Nègre. Today the company is run by the descendants of Pauline's family. The name remains and so does the promise of quality.
Alziari, 14 Rue Saint-François de Paule, 06300 Nice, France