Mr. Olive Oil
For Marco Zanna, the health benefits are as important as flavor in the extra-virgin olive oil he imports from the Gentili family in the medieval town of Farnese near Tuscany. “Extra-virgin olive oil is the most digestible of the edible fats and is also filled with antioxidants, vitamins and nutrients,” says the native of Rome. He enjoys taking customers on a tasting tour of Italy through his products, including white truffle olive oil from Molise, balsamic vinegar – including the coveted traditional varieties – from Modena and Lagano pasta from Rome. Find him at farmers markets at Merrick Park in Coral Gables on Sundays, the Key Biscayne market on Saturdays and the Aventura market. His olive oil is also available at the Golden Hog on Key Biscayne and Laurenzo’s in North Miami Beach. You can also shop online.
