{"title":"Familia Zuccardi","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFamilia Zuccardi, | Mendoza, Argentina\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMEET THE MAKER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamilia Zuccardi is best known as one of Argentina’s most respected winemaking families, but the family’s passion for Mendoza extends well beyond the vineyard. Under the direction of third-generation family member Miguel Zuccardi, they have become recognized for their innovative approach to olive oil, exploring how different olive cultivars express the unique landscape of their home region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Zuccardi family’s Varietal Olive Oil project began with Miguel’s determination to develop Mendoza’s potential as an olive-growing region. Their first harvest took place in 2004. Today, the family cultivates 198 acres of olive trees organically in Fray Luis Beltrán, at the foot of the Andes, where a remarkable combination of climate, soils, native flora, and biodiversity creates an ideal environment for sustainable agriculture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pronounced temperature swings between day and night help bring out the distinctive qualities of each olive cultivar, particularly Arauco, a local variety that has been grown in the Americas for nearly 500 years. Zuccardi’s Arauco olive oil is a pure expression of both the variety and the place where it is grown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story of Familia Zuccardi itself began in 1963, when engineer Alberto Zuccardi developed his own irrigation system to make agriculture possible in Mendoza’s arid landscape. His work led him to discover a passion for winemaking, establishing a family tradition that continues today. Three generations later, the Zuccardis remain committed to exploring and celebrating the extraordinary agricultural character of Mendoza.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY WE LOVE IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 harvest is everything we love in an expressive olive oil. It is wonderfully aromatic and fresh, with notes of tomato and freshly cut grass. On the palate, it has plenty of fruit, balanced by a lively bitterness and peppery finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is an oil that begs to be used generously. Pour it over grilled meats, especially Argentine steak, whisk it into chimichurri, or use it in Salsa Criolla with fresh tomatoes and peppers. It is equally delicious drizzled over a hearty beef stew or chili, where its fresh character adds a welcome lift.\u003cbr\u003eAnd there is a reason to feel especially good about reaching for this bottle: the 2025 harvest earned a Gold Medal for Medium Intensity at the New York International Olive Oil Competition.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"argentinian-olive-oil","title":"Zuccardi Arauco Extra Virgin Olive Oil | Argentina","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Zuccardi family crafts this exemplary oil from 100% Arauco, the iconic olive cultivar of Argentina. First introduced to the Americas over 500 years ago, this cultivar adapted extraordinarily well to the climatic and geographic conditions of the Mendoza region. The Zuccardi family organically cultivates their olive groves at the foot of the Andes mountains and harvests the late-ripening Arauco in May, just as the olives have begun to ripen. Zuccardi's careful handling of these pristine olives allows them to obtain a monocultivar olive oil that is a true expression of the region's terroir. In Argentina, Arauco are also traditionally eaten as table olives known as Criolla.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2025 Harvest Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis oil is extremely aromatic and very green,  with notes of tomato and freshly cut grass. In the mouth it presents a complex, intense fruitiness, along with a balanced bitterness and spiciness—reminiscent of tomato leaf, arugula, and cardoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for finishing any grilled red meat, especially Argentine steak. Use in making chimichurri or Salsa Criolla (raw tomato and bell pepper salsa). Pour over spiced stews such as Estofado de Carne (Argentine beef and vegetable stew) or Chile con Carne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGold Medal - Medium Intensity, New York International Olive Oil Competition 2025\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Familia Zuccardi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46014785683683,"sku":"MC-81111","price":37.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/5264\/8931\/files\/ZuccardiAraucoEVOO_SILO.jpg?v=1781023336"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/5264\/8931\/collections\/FAMILIA_ZUCCARDI_Logo.jpg?v=1790701104","url":"https:\/\/www.savorypantry.com\/collections\/familia-zuccardi.oembed","provider":"The Savory Pantry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}