{"id":3528,"date":"2026-03-28T09:30:23","date_gmt":"2026-03-28T09:30:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stipetto.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=3528"},"modified":"2026-05-20T09:39:44","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T09:39:44","slug":"organic-sicilian-extra-virgin-olive-oil-zaituna","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.stipetto.com\/en\/olio-extravergine-biologico-siciliano-zaituna\/","title":{"rendered":"Zaituna Organic Sicilian Extra Virgin Olive Oil \u2013 Pupidda"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Origin and tradition<\/h2>\n<p>The Zaituna is an ancient variety whose name derives from the Arabic word zayt\u016bna (olive). Considered by many to be the first cultivar introduced to Sicily, it grows exclusively on the hills overlooking the Gulf of Syracuse, at altitudes of up to 400 metres; its connection to the region is so strong that it has earned the name \u2018Siracusana\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>The island\u2019s soil, sunshine and climate combine to create the ideal conditions for producing high-quality extra virgin olive oil. The olives are harvested and processed with care to preserve all their characteristics.<\/p>\n<h2>Features of Zaituna oil<\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th align=\"left\">Feature<\/th>\n<th align=\"left\">Detail<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Type of oil<\/td>\n<td>Organic extra virgin olive oil<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Olive variety<\/td>\n<td>Zaituna<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Origin<\/td>\n<td>Sicily<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Extraction method<\/td>\n<td>Cold pressing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Aromatic profile<\/td>\n<td>Intense and aromatic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Usage<\/td>\n<td>Ideal for dishes with a strong flavour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Aromatic profile<\/h2>\n<p>Zaituna extra virgin olive oil stands out for its more pronounced aromatic profile compared to other varieties. Its aroma is reminiscent of fresh olives and Mediterranean vegetation.<\/p>\n<p>On the palate, it offers a distinct aromatic profile and good length, characteristics that make it ideal for pairing with dishes featuring strongly flavoured ingredients.<\/p>\n<h2>How to use Zaituna oil in cooking<\/h2>\n<p>This extra virgin olive oil is perfect for recipes that call for a dressing capable of adding character to a dish.<\/p>\n<p>It is particularly suitable for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>grilled meats<\/li>\n<li>pulses and hearty soups<\/li>\n<li>roasted vegetables<\/li>\n<li>pasta sauces<\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<h2>An extra virgin olive oil with a bold flavour<\/h2>\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The Sicilian organic extra virgin olive oil <strong>Zaituna Pupidda<\/strong> is made from olives grown in Sicily and processed using methods that respect the island\u2019s olive oil-making tradition. The Zaituna variety is known for its ability to produce oils with an intense and aromatic character.<\/p>\n<p>This extra virgin olive oil has a lively flavour profile, making it particularly well-suited to flavourful dishes and Mediterranean cuisine.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":4877,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_gspb_post_css":""},"product_brand":[161],"product_cat":[35],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-3528","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_brand-stipetto","product_cat-olio-extravergine-di-oliva-biologico-siciliano","first","instock","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-variable"],"ct_brands":[{"id":161,"name":"Stipetto","slug":"stipetto"}],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stipetto.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/3528","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stipetto.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stipetto.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stipetto.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3528"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stipetto.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4877"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stipetto.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3528"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stipetto.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=3528"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stipetto.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=3528"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stipetto.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=3528"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}