Sicilian nobles expected the tenants of their land to produce this oil exclusively for them. This variety is still regarded as being one of the finest of all.
The extra virgin olive oil obtained from this cultivar is fruity and goes well with cooked/raw fish, white meat, vegetables and salads.
Recent awards:
1°Premio – Categoria Fruttato Medio – Concorso Regionale degli Oli Extravergine Siciliani – 2010
