The Leccino olive is a variety native to Tuscany but, thanks to a good adaptability to the environment (it also withstands low temperatures) and a double predisposition, as it cultivated both to produce olive oil and excellent black table olives, its cultivars have become spread over virtually the entire globe, from Argentina to California and even Australia, making it in fact the most widely used cultivar in the world!
This olive tree blooms in the spring and harvesting takes place in the fall, in November. Yes Characterized by good fruit set and high oil content: depending on ripeness of the fruit at harvest, you will have a more or less intense and fruity olive oil. In the Most of the time the oil obtained from Leccino has a neutral and not very aromatic flavor, while black olives are small, sweet and tasty, with a color ranging from purple to dark green.
A “house” plant
What also makes the Leccino cultivar special is its aesthetic side: the tree can reach fairly large size and the drooping branches somewhat resemble those of weeping willows, but what makes the Leccino olive amazing is that it can also be grown in pots as a plant ornamental! Due to its decorative fruiting, the Leccino plant lends itself to beautifying balconies and terraces, installed on 40- or 50-cm stems, inside a pot with a capacity of At least to 2.5 liters.
Leccino Olives in the Kitchen!
The balanced flavor of Leccino Extra Virgin Olive Oil lends itself well to accompany dishes based on white meat, fish and vegetables, while the slightly spicy and aromatic flavor makes the olives perfect for accompanying hors d’oeuvres of cured meats and cheeses, but also for making pate or pestos and sauces for pasta dishes, bruschetta and focaccia.
It takes less than 10 minutes to prepare an olive pate!
You simply need 200gr of olives and 45gr of extra virgin olive oil: continue by pitting the olives and putting them back into the blender until you get a smooth mixture, adding the extra virgin olive oil as you go until you get a soft, firm and delicious mixture to spread on crostini or warm bread!
