Our story
Olio Qucco was born in Frigintini, a small rural fraction of the Iblei Mountains, in the Val di Noto to enhance the work of a man who dedicated himself to the care of the earth, making simplicity and dedication to work the cornerstones of his life.
Always in love with their land and driven by a passion for agriculture, in 1948, they decided to buy, in Contrada Figotto, a hill of limestone terraces immersed in the unique landscape of the ‘Cava dei Servi’, from which you can admire Etna and Monte Lauro.
Always supporters of natural and sustainable agriculture, they have begun to take care of an area already rich in biodiversity, enhancing it with new interventions.
The curiosity and desire to experiment in agriculture grew over the years, so they decided to transplant and graft numerous olive, almond, fruit and carob trees of local varieties. To enhance the unique characteristics of our territory, they focused on the production of mono-varietal olive oil, highlighting the product itself, with identity and name.
Fascinated by country life and driven by the desire to improve and enhance the area, in the early 1980s, they bought another land in Frigintini in Contrada Cucco Saitta Martisello. This wonderful terraced hill, already full of centuries-old olive trees, is crossed by a tributary of the Tellaro river, an element that makes this landscape breathtaking during the winter season.
The name of our oil was inspired by Cucco, the onomatopoeic spelling of the owl’s cry. With the letter ‘Q’ we wanted to symbolically restore the anatomical shape of the animal itself.
Considering the commitment of Nonno Rosario, and our continuous search for a self-sufficient and sustainable lifestyle, we want to dare an identity to the dedication of a man, who has chosen to preserve the richness and beauty of a true cultural heritage.
