I Contadini "Bella di Cerignola" Olives in Brine - 550 g

Italy’s Most Famous Olive — and the Most Impressive on Any Table.

The Bella di Cerignola is the queen of Italian olives. Grown in the Cerignola area of Foggia, Puglia — a region with a centuries-old olive-growing tradition — these olives are celebrated for their extraordinary size, satisfying crunch, and fresh, balanced flavor. Hand-harvested without mechanical means to protect their exceptional quality, each olive is then prepared using the traditional Seville method: a careful soda treatment, thorough washing, and six months of brining to eliminate bitterness and develop their signature taste.

The result is Bella di Cerignola at its finest — bottled at peak ripeness, ready to elevate your aperitivo table or impress any guest.

What Makes Them Special

• 🫒 Bella di Cerignola variety — Italy’s most prized large olive, from Foggia, Puglia
• 🤲 Hand-harvested without mechanical means to preserve quality
• 🍽️ Traditional Seville method — slow-brined for 6 months for signature flavor
• 🤜 Exceptionally large size — firm, crunchy, and deeply satisfying
• ❌ No artificial preservatives — authentic Apulian tradition in every jar

How to Enjoy Them

• Serve as the centerpiece of an antipasti or aperitivo board
• Stuff with gorgonzola, anchovies, or sun-dried tomatoes for an elegant bite
• Pair with Prosecco, Aperol Spritz, or a bold Primitivo
• Pit and slice into salads, pasta, or grain bowls
• Gift as part of an Italian pantry hamper — they always impress