The Maison Alziari in Nice has been producing this “Grand Cru” olive oil for over 100 years. It is the result of a fine-bodied assemblage (cuvée) of different olive varieties that are harvested when ripe.
The color of the oil is golden yellow, the taste is mild and carries rich buttery notes and aromas of mushrooms, mango, artichoke and fresh hazelnuts. The finish is long and round.
The majority is the Cailletier variety, which only grows around the Nice region and in Liguria in Italy. These small black olives are harvested very late - often as late as February - and produce one of the mildest olive oils in the world.
Olive oil is a natural juice that preserves the aroma, taste, vitamins and properties of the olive. It is made by pressing the olives and can be consumed in its natural state. All olive oils in our range are 'extra virgin', meaning they come exclusively from the first pressing of the olives and have not been refined by high temperatures or chemical treatments.
This way they retain their pure taste and their naturally high proportion of monounsaturated fatty acids, which offer many health benefits.