Tanit
Suspended between mythology and history, an oil dedicated to the richness of Castronovo di Sicilia, handed down to the present day. Our finest worka tribute to the natural beauty of our land, and to its fertility.
The Goddess Tanit
In a distant age now lost in the folds of time, the Grotte district was home to an archaic settlement of the Sicani people. A necropolis from the troglodytic era still stands there, and among caves of extraordinarily unique shapes, clear traces have survived of religious practices and the worship of deities tied to Earth, Air, and Fire. Among them was Tanit—goddess of fertility, love, and pleasure, associated with fortune, the Moon, and the harvest.
The caves went down in history as the Capelvenere caves, named for the maidenhair fern with its light, delicate fronds that sprouts there, likened to the flowing hair of Venus.
We like to think it's these myths of fertility and beauty that make the soil of our groves so extraordinary. It is to Tanit that we dedicate our finest Oil.
Tanit the harmony
available in 8.5 and 17 fl oz bottles (0.25 and 0.5 L) and in 2 and 5 liter tins
2021
What makes Tanit Special
Made from select olives of the Nocellara and Biancolilla varieties
Tanit is organically grown, with an acidity level below 0.3% and powerful antioxidant properties, thanks to its high content of vitamin E and polyphenols.
Nocellara is one of the most prized of all native Sicilian cultivars and one of Italy's finest table olive varieties. The fruit is round, weighing 5 to 7 grams, and the resulting Oil has a higher smoke point than other types of oil.
Biancolilla is one of the oldest native Sicilian olive varieties, especially widespread in central and eastern Sicily. The Oil it yields rich in flavor and ideal for harmonizing the taste and fruitiness of oils from other pressings.
Our olive trees grow in a highly variable Mediterranean climate, marked by long, hot summers, mild and rainy winters, and unpredictable in-between seasons.
Fairly scarce rainfall, averaging less than 24 inches (600 mm) per year, makes for a predominantly dry climate and demands
all of our growers' experience to keep the soil fertile and ideal..
Colle San Vitale's groves, however, lie near the banks of the Platani River, which allows the vegetation to grow especially lush and rich in native species.
The groves' hillside location also favors winter snowfall, ideal for natural pest control and for keeping the trees lush and thriving.
A harmonious green-olive fruitiness, distinguished by aromas of artichoke and tomato typical of the production area, followed by hints of apple and fresh-cut grass. Bold, balanced, and elegant on the palate.
Rich on the palate, with well-balanced notes of bitterness and spice.
Tanit's balanced, full body makes it ideal both raw—drizzled over hearty soups, vegetables, and salads—and cooked, alongside roasts and fried dishes, whether meat or fish.
Our chefs' recommendations
1
Toasted Tumminia black bread crostone with a quenelle of Girgentana sheep's milk ricotta, Mazara red shrimp tartare, lemon zest, black pepper, and Tanit Olive Oil.
2
Perciasacchi spaghetti cooked risotto-style in Tanit Olive Oil with Mediterranean bluefin tuna bottarga.
3
Amberjack slow-poached in Tanit Olive Oil over fava bean macco with shavings of Castronovo's tuma persa cheese.
