Green Bella di Cerignola Olives

Counted among the best produce of the Mediterranean diet and proud of the prestigious DOP certification (Denominazione di Origine Protetta, a category in an Italian legal framework developed to protect and guarantee many traditional Italian agricultural products), the Oliva Bella di Cerignola has become synonym of Italian quality, typicalness and tradition.
Cultivation of the Oliva Bella di Cerignola dates back to very ancient times. This cultivar has always been regarded to as native to the Cerignola plain, located in the vaste area named Tavoliere delle Puglie, in Apulia region.
This typically green big-sized olive, with a long-ellipse shape, is very fleshy and has a full savoury taste which is highly appreciated for use in hors-d’oeuvres and snacks as well as to accompany wines and drinks in exquisite appetizers.