Black Olive Paste

From the olive experts at Viragi comes this black olive spread that delivers a big flavor in a small package. Made from the native olives that grow around their Sicilian home base, such as Tonda Iblea and Nocellara dell’Etna, The olives are blended with local extra virgin olive oil, garlic, fresh parsley, and mint for a well-rounded flavor that’s never one-note. You’ll love discovering new ways to add olives’ signature salty umami kick to everyday foods with just a spoonful of this powerhouse spread.

Founded by three friends, Viragì is a proudly Sicilian company that focuses on top-quality extra virgin olive oil and other typical foods of their home. It is based in the small mountaintop town of Chiaramonte Gulfi on the southern edge of the island of Sicily, a city with a rich culinary tradition and history of producing some of the most flavorful olive oils in the world (its oil is protected with DOP certification, the highest level of recognition granted to the best regional Italian foods). Known as Il Balcone di Sicilia (the Balcony of Sicily), Chiaramonte Gulfi is incredibly beautiful, with vast sweeping vistas overlooking centuries-old olive orchards and vineyards.

Viragì combines 21st-century production methods with a long family tradition of creating the flavorful and natural products that Sicily is famous for. Their award-winning oils and tomato sauce are a favorite with chefs worldwide.