Sustainability
We say no to intensive agriculture. Olive trees from traditional farming are a barrier to desertification and erosion, and they consume more CO2 than they produce, making them good for the environment. We believe that sustainability is not only a good idea, but a necessity.
Healthy Products
We believe that olive oil is not just a condiment, but something that can contribute to our well-being. We produce exclusively natural and fresh Extra Virgin Olive Oil, which is rich in nutritional properties and essential to our health.
Transparency
We believe in transparency. This is why we deliver 100 % traceable Sicilian Extra Virgin Olive Oil from small producers. Enabling customers to discover what they eat is something very close to our hearts.
People and Land
Sicily, with its unique landscape and microclimate, offers some of the most awarded olive oils in the world. We value our land and empower farmers to improve their working lives. Our customers decide how their contribution to this should be made.
PROTECTED GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION
To protect the Sicilian heritage and the biodiversity, we only plant and harvest olives from local cultivars.
Sicilian cultivars are characterized by rich sensory profiles and remarkable hints of almond, green or ripe tomatoes, artichokes, and other aromatic plants typical of the territory. Cuimani Extra Virgin Olive Oil is produced exclusively under the IGP standards of Protected Geographical Indication, which ensures that our production is coming only from olives of Sicilian cultivars.
Among the local cultivars are Biancolilla, Nocellelara Etnea, Nocellara del Belice, Cerasuola, Giarraffa, and Moresca.
HIGH ALTITUDE PLANTATIONS
We strive to produce high quality and healthy products. For this reason, our Extra Virgin Olive Oil is produced in the area of central Sicily, with plantation altitudes ranging from 500 to 800 meters.
The climate is characterized by hot and dry weather in summer, a mild and rainy winter, and strong temperature variations between day and night. Above all, the temperature variations combined with different levels of humidity in winter and summer stimulate the plant to produce high levels of antioxidants and vitamin E.
A diet high in antioxidants from olive oil helps boosting the body's natural defenses, may reduce the risk of heart diseases, and protects the skin from aging.
TRADITIONAL HARVESTING WITH CARE
Olive yields are subject to high fluctuations between each harvest. Some of the factors that may negatively influence the harvest are sudden weather changes and several pests and diseases, which can impair the efforts of the farmers.
Although intensive agriculture and pesticides are an easy way to mitigate these risks, we have decided to commit exclusively to organic production from sustainable farming, pesticide-free only.
The extra work we invest and the risks we take are rewarded with a pure and genuine Extra Virgin Olive Oil. In addition, the close collaboration with our family of small producers enables us to select the freshest olives directly from the fields.
CONTINUOUS INNOVATION
Traditional methods of olive oil extraction are no longer able to guarantee the quality level obtained by modern technology. They stress and heat the olives during the milling, which results in lower levels of nutrients.
By using modern and advanced technology, Cuimani succeeds in preserving higher levels of nutrients from freshly harvested olives. The result is an Extra Virgin Olive Oil that is naturally higher in polyphenols (powerful antioxidants) and vitamin E, with a rich aromatic profile.
Right after the milling, the storage of the olive oil represents another extremely delicate phase. Light, air, and heat can spoil all efforts made during the extraction. For this reason, we store our olive oil only in air-tight silos at controlled temperature to protect the final produce from oxidation and heat.
SMALL AND ETHICAL PRODUCERS
We have a very close and personal connection to our farmers, who take care of the land and the environment in a way that protects the nature.
CUIMANI places a particularly strong emphasis on the protection of the territory, the traditions, the local culture, and sustainable farming: values that are shared by everyone in the Cuimani Family.
Whenever you purchase our olive oil, we reinvest part of our returns in the plantation of new olive trees, in research projects for innovation, and in training for farmers. With your purchase you decide where your contribution should go.
AN ANCIENT CULINARY TRADITION
Italy and especially Sicily is renowned throughout the world for producing some of the best foods with the highest quality. The reason lies in the methods and recipes of the Sicilian cuisine that have been around for hundreds of years. Olive oil is definitely one of the most relevant foods and ingredients of the Sicilian culture.
Local communities have a deep personal connection to their land, the nature, and their heritage. Traditional methods of olive oil production are widespread, less harmful, and a lot more gentle to both the produce and the environment.
The close connection to the territory, the history, the people, and the local culture make our olive oil one of the finest products of Sicily.