Like wine (grapes) or chocolate and coffee (beans), each olive varietal has a distinct set of characteristics that impart vastly diverse flavor, color and texture.
COLOR Light/Bright Green
FLAVOR Mild, sweet, floral
OLIVES Castelvetrano, Frescatrano™
PAIRINGS Brie, Burrata, Mozzarella, Prosciutto
COLOR Grassy Green
FLAVOR Herbal, buttery
OLIVES Mt. Athos, Cerignola
PAIRINGS Cheddar, Chèvre, Parmigiano-Reggiano, Prosciutto
COLOR Blonde/Light Brown
FLAVOR Fruity, nutty
OLIVES Greek or Italian Olive Mix
PAIRINGS Manchego, Feta, Mahón, Serrano Ham
COLOR Purple/Eggplant
FLAVOR Smoky, fruity
OLIVES Kalamata
PAIRINGS Feta, Goat, Blue, Fennel Salami
COLOR Black (Brine Cured)
FLAVOR Mild, nutty, fruity
OLIVES Black Ripe
PAIRINGS Fontina, Asiago, Swiss, Gruyere, Calabrese Salami
COLOR Black (Oil/Salt Cured)
FLAVOR Deeply fruity (licorice), aromatic, bitter
OLIVES Thassos
PAIRINGS Blue, Gorgonzola, Goat, Sopressata