Leccino Black Olives - Italy

314 gr Jar - Italy

Leccino olives are rarely available for eating - most are used to make oil by growers who crave their complex, sweet, olivey flavor. Thanks to the efforts of Marina Colonna of Italy's ancient Colonna family, we've got the chance to taste the olives themselves: ripe, sweet, succulent beauties from the sun-kissed fields of southern Italy.

These olives, named "Nera di Colonna," are marinated in extra-virgin olive oil, tiny dried red peppers, and a snippet of orange rind before packing them into beautiful glass bottles. Truly, a great gift for anyone who loves black olives. Excellent for an appetizer or snack, they also add go very well with fish or meat dishes.



About the Producer:

The Colonna family is one of the oldest in Italy, with a long, venerable history. Records of the Colonna name date back to Roman times.

The first groves olive groves were planted on the family estate, located in the province of Campobassa, in 1968: 10,000 trees of local varieties, and it has grown considerably since then. Over the years, the estate has been at the forefront in using innovative methods of planting, growing and experimenting with new varieties. In addition to olives, a variety of top-quality grains and vegetables are also cultivated.

The Colonna estate belongs to Marina, daughter of Prince Francesco Colonna.