U'Ciuri Organic Sicilian Extra Virgin Olive Oil

The flower of Miceli & Sensat

The name U'Ciuri means “the flower” in Sicilian dialect. It is a fitting name, because this oil is the annual selection Miceli & Sensat makes from its finest Nocellara del Belice olives.

The olives grow at different elevations in Sicily and are hand-harvested at the beginning of October using the traditional brucatura method. They are then processed quickly to preserve their green aromas and natural freshness as effectively as possible.

Miceli & Sensat works in Sicily with olives from the family's own groves and processes them in its own mill. U'Ciuri is one of the estate's most expressive Sicilian oils and is built entirely around one of the island's most famous olive varieties.

The Nocellara del Belice is known for its powerful green character. U'Ciuri does not soften that personality: the oil is allowed to be distinctly bitter and peppery, as long as everything remains harmonious. That balance is exactly its strength.

U'Ciuri has a distinctly green aromatic profile. Green tomato, freshly cut grass and aromatic herbs are at the centre, complemented by notes reminiscent of artichoke and other green vegetal aromas.

On the palate, the oil is more powerful than the first aroma may suggest. Bitterness and pepperiness are clearly present and beautifully matched. The long, fresh finish gives the oil its gastronomic character.

Miceli & Sensat states a polyphenol content of at least 500 mg/kg for U'Ciuri. That fits its early harvest, pronounced green flavour profile and the clearly present bitterness and pepperiness.

In our Olive Oil Guide, U'Ciuri is therefore placed in the high-polyphenol category, with scores of 8 for fruitiness, 6 for bitterness, 6 for pepperiness and 9 for complexity.

U'Ciuri works beautifully with red meat, tuna, oily fish, pulses, tomato salad, tomato sauce and pizza. It also shows its distinctly Sicilian character over grilled vegetables, pasta or simply good bread.

For very delicate dishes, a softer olive oil may sometimes be preferable. U'Ciuri is at its best when the olive oil itself is allowed to become a clearly recognisable part of the dish.

U'Ciuri has built an impressive international list of awards. In 2026, it was named Best Nocellara at EVOOLEUM and took first place in the PGI category at JOOP, alongside several Gold awards.

U'Ciuri has also been recognised regularly at major international competitions in previous years. This organic Sicilian monocultivar has therefore become one of the signature oils of Miceli & Sensat.

U'Ciuri is organically produced and carries the protected geographical indication I.G.P. Sicilia. This oil is therefore not only about Nocellara del Belice, but very clearly about its Sicilian origin as well. An olive oil with a distinctive identity: green, vibrant, powerful and yet refined.