The olive trees, without any doubts, are one of the most valuable gifts of nature to humanity. They have been cultivated since the 8th century BC for what will become an essential ingredient for the Mediterranean cuisine: the olive oil. Nowadays, the world is dominated by companies that do not consider the second place as an option. But the name Scisci has placed its mark on the renowned map of extra-virgin olive oil producers, distinguishing itself from its competitors through excellence.
Scisci company was born from a family-run oil mill in 1918 in Monopoli (Bari), an area in Apulia dedicated to the production of extra-virgin olive oil, between the Adriatic Sea, the trulli of Alberobello and Itria Valley, dominated by its majestic centenary olive trees, UNESCO heritage. Today, Scisci company is the result of the passion handed down from four generations of millers to the siblings Franco, Filomeno, Domenico and Maria. With their dedication and love, they have been working tirelessly to refine the quality of oil production in order to create a genuinely original family brand.
The values that Scisci promotes are environmental sustainability and ethics all over the stages of the supply chain. A high-quality and excellent extra-virgin olive oil is obtained through a careful employment of perfection techniques. Cold extraction, factory cleaning, certified installations, traceability, and the high quality of the olives ensure the production of an unparalleled olive oil. It is from a tireless pursuit for product quality and the desire to come into play that “Grandi Oli” was born. The exclusive line, rich in aromas and refined flavours, was created to offer customised products for very exigent chefs and sophisticated consumers.
Scisci “Grandi Oli“ line includes inspired to the best monoculture of the Apulian territory, as well as the creation of unique blends. “Picholine“, “Peranzana Biologico” and “Don Pasquale” are only some of the delicacies that brought Scisci brand to win the most prestigious national and international awards: Gold at Biol 2018, Gold at Japan Olive Competition 2019, Gold at Evo New York Competition 2019, Leone d’Oro 2019.
The real masterpiece of “Grandi Oli” by Scisci remains “L’olio di Mia Figlia“. Born from a personal dedication of a father, Franco Scisci, to his daughter Paola Chiara, the elegant blend stood out in a competition among 17 countries and received the Best International Coupage – North Hemisphere 2019, the oil industry’s most prestigious award in the world. Franco Scisci reveals in an interview that the awards received in the last three years have reinforced the company’s principle to continue to enhance the quality.
The challenge for the coming years is to open up to distribution abroad. Becoming a world leader in the production of extra-virgin olive oil is possible thanks to the partnership with great names of Italian and international haute cuisine. For this purpose Scisci company is selecting, among the best chefs and restaurants, the ambassadors for EVOO Culture. An ambitious project that will:
- train Gastronomy professionals,
- organise events and special tasting,
- offer an aware approach to the product,
- guide the public through a sensorial experience of authenticity.
Scisci promotes a new Culture of Taste and serves excellences on the tables of true gourmet connoisseurs.