Nocellara Etnea

Nocellara Etnea (also known as Augghialora, Paturnisa, or Tortorella) is an Italian olive variety grown in Apulia and the central and eastern parts of Sicily.
This olive cultivar is characterized by small to medium-sized olives that are typically elongated in shape. When fully ripe, the olives have a purple-black color. They are known for their fruity and rich flavor profile, often with hints of bitterness. These olives are primarily used for table olives, making them suitable for various culinary applications and as a standalone snack. The fruits of this olive contain only 12-16% of oil, but the olive oil obtained from them is of very high quality and exquisite fine flavor with hints of green tomato, almond, and artichoke.