Green Cerignola Olives

Item #: 3092

The Cerignola Olive is a large oval shaped olive produced in southern Italy and is known for it's bright green color. In order to keep the quality high, the olive is hand-picked and then is brine-cured with a small amount of vinegar, creating a slightly sweet flavor.Bella di Cerignola olives come from the Foggia region of Puglia, Italy, and they are named for the town of Cerignola. Puglia has the largest coastline in mainland Italy and some of the hottest temperatures in the country. This results in a hot, dry Mediterranean climate that is ideal for growing olives. The Bella di Cerignola variety has Protected Designation of Origin, or PDO status, which means these olives must be grown, harvested, and processed in the specific region of Foggia in Puglia, Italy.
After the olives are harvested, they are sorted by color and degree of ripeness so they can be processed correctly. Cerignola olives are soaked in fresh water and lye for 8 to 15 hours, which helps them lose their bitterness. After that, the olives are washed several times until every trace of lye is removed. In order to keep the quality high, the olive is hand-picked and then is brine-cured with a small amount of vinegar, creating a slightly sweet flavor.

*Unpasteurized Requires Refrigeration

• Country: Italy
• Size: 2/10# Net