Product: The intense flavour of hand-picked Apulian olives is elevated by the addition of chilli, oregano, and garlic. Perfect for adding a rustic twist to your pasta dishes, this jar of pitted Leccine olives captures the essence of Apulia's olive groves. Seasoned with a blend of natural Mediterranean ingredients, chilli, garlic, and oregano blend perfectly with the taste of these versatile olives, which pair beautifully with artisanal pasta and stracciatella, baked fish en papillote, or salads.
Hand-harvested at peak ripeness between October and November, these pitted Leccine olives are cured in brine for 6 months to reduce their bitterness. They're then seasoned and preserved in oil, ready to enhance any dish with authentic flavour-completely free of artificial preservatives.
Producer: I Contadini
Region: Lecce, Puglia
Size: 230g
Producer Info: The "I Contadini" farm is a third generation family business based in the Puglia region of Italy. Puglia is known for its excellent growing climate for all sorts of grains, olive trees and vegetables. I Contadini utilises this optimal climate to grow wonderfully flavorful vegetables for their preserves and spreads, made with their grandparents' recipes. Simply translated, 'I Contadini' is Italian for 'the farmers' or 'the peasants.' The farmers' lives exist within 30 hectares of land where they grow a variety of vegetables on the open field, including peppers, eggplant, artichokes, olives, and tomatoes. The company operates all aspects of the business: growing the produce, naturally drying vegetables in the hot Italian sun, and preparing the jars for retail. The drying of the vegetables in the sun is an ancient practice and now almost totally abandoned. This is a shame as the delicate practice delivers a totally unique result in the produce: perfect aromas, aesthetic appearance, and texture coupled with the conservation of essential vitamins, proteins, and minerals.
