Olive Varieties

Discover traditional olive varieties from around the world

Mission

Mission

Medium-sized black olives with a rich, buttery flavor. Excellent for both oil production and table olives.

Oil Table Curing

Growing Regions

Livermore Valley Healdsburg
Manzanilla

Manzanilla

Large, rounded olives with excellent flavor. Primarily used for table olives but also makes good oil.

Table Oil

Growing Regions

Livermore Valley Healdsburg
Frantoio

Frantoio

Medium-sized olives known for producing excellent oil with a fruity flavor and peppery finish.

Oil

Growing Regions

Healdsburg
Leccino

Leccino

Small to medium-sized olives that produce a delicate, fruity oil.

Oil

Growing Regions

Healdsburg
Casaliva

Casaliva

Traditional variety from Lake Garda region, produces excellent oil with balanced flavors.

Oil

Growing Regions

Desenzano del Garda
Gargnano

Gargnano

Local variety from Lake Garda area, known for its robust oil with intense flavors.

Oil

Growing Regions

Desenzano del Garda
Nabali

Nabali

Traditional Palestinian variety, produces excellent oil with a distinctive flavor.

Oil Table

Growing Regions

West Bank
Souri

Souri

Ancient variety with small fruits, produces oil with intense peppery notes.

Oil

Growing Regions

West Bank