The Taggiasca Olive
This small, Italian olive is sweet and mild with a distinct deep red coloring. When used for olive oil, the Taggiasca makes a wonderful fruity flavored oil.
Growing Areas:
- The Taggiasca Olive is grown in the province of Linguria, Italy, where it is found on the rocky mountain slopes of the Italian Riveria.
Tree Specifications:
- A late bloomer, this variety comes to maturity in its fifth year. The Taggiasca has a medium yield per tree with alternating crops annually.
- The Taggiasca Tree is self-pollinating.
Harvest:
- Due to its geographic location, the Taggiasca is harvested in early January, extending through the end of March.
Curing:
- Cured in a sea salt brine, the olives are fermented for up to five months or until the olive has achieved a pH between 4.3-4.5.
Fruit Specifications:
- Ovoid and symmetric, the Taggiasca is identified by a pointed apex and no nipple.
- The color spectrum of the olives can vary between blond to deep red or violet.
- A very small olive, the Taggiasca is sized approximately between 500-600/kg.
- The olive itself has very little flesh between the skin and the pit. The Taggiasca has a firm bite and a sweet fruity and mild flavor.
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