The right trees guarantee tasty and healthy fruit. The olive tree varieties we use to produce extra virgin olive oil in Corleone are: Noccellara del Belice, Giarraffa i Biancolilla.

One of the most highly valued Sicilian olive varieties. In 1998, it was awarded the DOP certificate (Protected Designation of Origin).
It has been widely grown in Sicily for centuries. This variety is perfect both for producing first cold-pressed olive oil and for table consumption.
The oil extracted from these olives ranges in color from yellow to deep green. It has very low acidity, consistently below 0.5%. Its high polyphenol content makes it a health-promoting oil that helps reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, and consequently lowers cholesterol and blood sugar levels.
Oil made from Nocellara del Belice olives is distinguished by its intense flavor with notes of almonds, green tomato, freshly cut grass, artichoke (from first cold press), and sometimes aromatic herbs.

Olive oil from Giarraffa olive trees usually carries a subtle aftertaste of fruits and vegetables typical of the island of Sicily, with noticeable notes of almonds, artichokes, and tomato leaves. The taste is sweet, with a slight hint of bitterness.
First cold-pressed Giarraffa olive oil is perfect for various appetizers and direct culinary use. From a nutritional standpoint, this oil is rich in antioxidants and vitamins.
The fleshy green table olives are very crunchy, while the ripe black olives are processed in brine or dried following strict sea salt preservation standards.



Pressing olives of this variety produces an oil rich in the typical flavors of Sicilian cuisine — from slightly spicy to fruity. You can taste notes of almonds, tomatoes, fresh grass, and green olives. During pressing, the oil develops greenish hues intertwined with the golden tones of ripe grains.
Biancolilla is often used both for producing premium quality olive oil and in blends, to balance the flavor of other olive varieties.
In the kitchen, Biancolilla olive oil is perfect for seasoning fish or vegetable dishes, as well as for preparing desserts.
It is an excellent alternative to butter or seed oils.


