Our certifications
The absolute best, unique, unequivocal way to fight and defeat fraud in the olive oil market are DOP, IGP and Organic certifications. Certification in extra virgin olive oil appears increasingly important to provide the consumer with a product that is completely traceable and therefore transparent in terms of environmental and health impact.
The DOP and IGP brands are synonymous with a product with specific territorial characteristics and certainly represent an indicator of superior quality. Our food is famous throughout the world. Italy is the first country for quality certifications of agri-food products. 809 certifications among Italian wines, meats, cheeses and oils. Among the certifications on which we have focused since 2018 is the IGP Sicilia (Protected Geographical Indication).
Our products are guaranteed and recognized for their excellence and uniqueness, just like the wonderful Sicilian land from which they come.
PGI SICILY
Our Protected Geographical Indication (Extra Virgin Olive Oil Igp Sicily) is certified and guaranteed by the Ministry of Food and Forestry Policies. This production specification guarantees that the origin of the olives used to produce the extra virgin olive oil can be traced back to the island of Sicily in terms of cultivation, harvesting and packaging. It is a guarantee of a product that can be traced back geographically and traditionally to SICILY.
Through natural and traditional techniques, we bring Sicilian perfumes, colors and aromas all over the world. The entire production process of IGP SICILIA oil, from the beginning of the cultivation of the olive tree to the day the oil is bottled, is rigorously controlled by IRVO (Regional Institute of Wine and Oil) and certified with control of the competent authorized Ministry (MIPAAF Ministry of Agricultural, Food and Forestry Policies).
As mentioned, Oleum Sicilia has as its main objective the valorization of the Sicilian territory. Precisely for this reason it focuses a lot on its own certified IGP Sicilia oils. From the stories of the Moors of Palermo "Kalsar and Halisah" passing through narrations of the battles of the Sicilian Puppets "Rovenza and Medoro" and from the harmonious celebration of the folk dancers "Lele' and Florha ", the IGP "COLLECTION" Oleum Sicilia is born. An oil with a medium fruitiness with strong organoleptic characteristics, the result of the union of the three cultivars from which it derives: Nocellara, Biancolilla and Cerasuola. Only the best Sicilian oils become IGP SICILY. The oil that has respect for Nature and Sustainability, with strong Organoleptic and Nutraceutical characteristics. The good that is good for you.
DOP VAL DI MAZARA
This specification guarantees that the origin of the olives used to produce the DOP Val Di Mazara have been grown and harvested in the exclusive Val Di Mazara Region. The Company that produces and bottles this precious oil must also be found within these territorial certification parameters. The Val Di Mazara Region is the western part of the province of Agrigento and the entire province of Palermo (see map on the back). One of the many strict specifications of the DOP Val Di Mazara is the control of the olives used to produce this precious oil.
The entire DOP process, from when the olives begin to grow until the day the oil is bottled, is rigorously monitored by Agroqualità, a certification body controlled by the competent authorized Ministry. Oleum Sicilia also strongly focuses on the DOP Val di Mazara certification to guarantee certain levels of quality but also to spread the flavors, aromas and traditions of a certain area of the Sicilian island. The Val di Mazara DOP Collection – “Trinako” Oleum Sicilia oil is a balanced oil but with a strong and decisive character just like the first King of the Sicilian island Trinaco. Considered in Greek mythology, son of the God of the seas Poseidon, Trinaco was the first ruler to adopt the famous Trinacria as a symbol of the island.
With an unmistakable aroma and flavour, this extra virgin olive oil is the result of a selection of the best cultivars from central-western Sicily, that is, the area falling within the DOP Val Di Mazara, which includes the entire province of Palermo and the western part of the province of Agrigento.
ORGANIC FARMING
Sicilian oil is produced respecting the environment and biodiversity, thus avoiding soil and water pollution and the destruction of local fauna and flora. Many of our producers have availed themselves of the "organic" certification. This helps to preserve ecosystems and ensure a sustainable future for our planet. To produce an organic extra virgin olive oil, the olives must be harvested from trees grown without the use of pesticides, synthetic fertilizers or other chemical products. Furthermore, the olives must be milled at an oil mill certified for organic production and inspected by the control body and the Ministry of Agricultural Policies.
The organic oil production process requires a meticulous and attentive approach to the processing phases. The olives must be harvested and carefully transported to the mill, where they are subjected to cold pressing. This means that the olives are not exposed to high temperatures or excessive pressure, which could alter the flavor and properties of the oil. And it is precisely in this perspective of tradition, sustainability and passion that the organic extra virgin olive oil “BIOH” is born, where values and knowledge of the territory are the cornerstones. Obtained from the native Sicilian cultivars, such as Nocellara del Belice, Biancolilla and Cerasuola, it shows in all its intensity the territory from which it is produced.
ISO 22005:2007
ISO 22005:2007 is an international standard that establishes the basic principles and requirements for designing and implementing a traceability system within an agri-food supply chain. In the case of oil (such as olive oil), ISO 22005 certification is particularly useful for:
- Guarantee the provenance
- Process Monitoring
- Quality control
OTHER CERTIFICATIONS AND CONTROL SYSTEMS
