- Olive Varieties

Arbequina

This Spanish variety it is the mainstay of the super-high-density olive production system, a method that allows a high degree of mechanization while harvesting the olives. Arbequina produces a mild, fruity oil, characterized by almond and tropical notes when it is ripe. Harvested greener, it is grassy, with a little pungency but usually has minimal bitterness. Traditional style Spanish Arbequina is very fruity, ripe and soft.

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Arbosana

This variety is  mild and fruity, has a rich, grassy & complex nose and is amazingly creamy & fruity on the palate with a green olive & artichoke notes in the center and a slight peppery but clean finish.

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Ascolano (Or Ascolana)

Traditionally grown for table olives, this variety is used to make oil as well. It has an apricot/stone fruit flavor that is very distinctive. The ripe oil has a strongly tropical note. This variety originated in Italy.

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Frantoio

This is one of the main varieties in most Tuscan blends. It is a central Italian variety that yields exceptionally fine fruity oil. The ideal harvest is about halfway between ripe and green, giving it a green, grassy and artichoke quality with floral and nutty undertones and excellent balance of fruitiness, bitterness and pungency.

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Koroneiki

This Greek variety is the third olive found in super-high-density production. It is highly prized for its extremely aromatic oil. It has a distinctive varietal note reminiscent of intense fruity and banana, grassy notes, slightly pungent, medium sweet, green almonds aftertaste, depending on the maturity of the olives.

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Leccino

This is another one of the varieties found in a Tuscan blend. This central Italian variety produces a sweet, delicate oil with a cinnamon-spice note. It can be harvested quite green for a bright, peppery flavor profile.

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Manzanillo

Manzanillo variety make olive oil in styles ranging from very green to very ripe. This variety is from Spain, and is widely planted worldwide for table olive production.

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Sevillano

This Spanish variety is best known for its role in the bottom of a Martini glass. Although predominantly used for pickling, it makes a superb olive oil with a very characteristic flavor of grassy and herbaceous notes.

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Taggiasca

The traditional Italian oil from this variety is a late harvest, very delicate style. It is grassy, floral and well-balanced.

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