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Varietal Olives
ANTIPASTI
HOT CALABRESE PEPPERS
BOLD & HOT
CALABRIA
SUPC 8717676 | Whole, in sunflower oil SUPC 7032553 | Chopped, in natural juice
Exactly what you would expect from an Italian chile pepper – fragrant sweet-fruit flavor with a slow burn that spreads through the palate. A heat that’s not harsh and melds harmoniously with other ingredients.
BABY ARTICHOKE HEARTS IN OIL
SUPC 1733738 | MILD & SWEET PUGLIA
Young, delicate & tender, with a mild flavor and ready-to-use. Exceptionally versatile, they’re perfect for salads, sautéed dishes and appetizers.
ARTICHOKE HEARTS W/STEM IN OIL
SUPC 1729381 | MILD & SWEET PUGLIA
Madeinthe“crudo”style,theroughouterleaves arepeeledandthestemtrimmed,butleftin-tact. Theyhaveasatisfyingcrunchandatenderbite.
GRILLED ARTICHOKE HEARTS W/STEM IN OIL
SUPC 1729379 | MILD & SMOKY PUGLIA
These artichoke hearts are dramatic and have a subtle smoky taste. Just waiting for a dusting of Parmesan.
SPECIALTY • SPECIALTY
LIGURIAN (WHOLE)
LIGURIA
SUPC6489953 | Medium&Mineral
The Taggiasca varietal is a delectable olive, petite with a large pit. It’s harvested in the turning-color stage, known as tan, blond or pink. This is the same varietal as the Niçoise in southern France – cultivated in Italy, it has a character all its own with a green-almond flavor and firm bite.
GAETA (WHOLE)
LAZIO
SUPC 8070464 | Bold & Smoky
The black pearl of Italian olives! Naturally
ripenedonthetree,Gaetaolivesarepurplish- black,withtender,velvetytextureandtangy flavorwithhintsofsmokiness.Reveredforthe quality of its oil, Gaeta olives are excellent for cooking, adding a distinctive olive fruit flavor.
the regions
CASTELVETRANO
SICILY
WHOLE:SUPC6415489 | Mild&Buttery PITTED:SUPC3192160 | Mild&Buttery
The most beautiful bright spring-green olive, mild and sweet... we have yet to find anyone who doesn’t fall in love with this olive. There’s something about the color & shape that “pops” – whether it’s in a martini or a bowl with orange zest, these olives will disappear and make converts of people who think they don’t like olives.
CERIGNOLA (WHOLE)
PUGLIA
GREEN:SUPC6552166 | Mild&Earthy RED:SUPC6415630 | Mild&Earthy BLACK:SUPC3192321 | Mild&Mineral
The gentle giant of olives! The largest caliber olive with meaty fruit and a large pit.
The greens and reds are earthy. Blacks – the darling of deli platters – are mild.
of Italy
Lazio
Campania
Puglia
Calabria
ITALIAN LUPINI BEANS, SHELLED
SUPC 7032449 | MILD & NUTTY LAZIO, PUGLIA, CAMPANIA
Lupini beans are chock full of protein and fiber that are a delight to eat. Even better? These are shelled! Making them ready to use (or eat). They have a mild, nutty flavor and firm bite. Packed in brine.
Liguria
Sicily
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