Al Frantoio di Aldo Armato Pitted Taggiasca Olives are traditional Italian olives from Liguria, preserved in extra virgin olive oil produced by the Armato family along the Italian Riviera. The Armato family is known for their artisanal olive oils made from Taggiasca olives, one of Italy’s most prized olive varieties.
Taggiasca olives are small, delicate olives known for their mild, slightly sweet, and buttery flavor with low bitterness compared to other olive varieties. Because of their refined flavor, they are widely used in Ligurian cuisine, especially in dishes like salads, pasta, focaccia, and fish preparations.
These olives are pitted and preserved in extra virgin olive oil, which enhances their flavor and keeps them tender and ready to use. The olive oil also adds richness and helps maintain their freshness.
Flavor profile:
• Mild and delicate
• Slightly sweet
• Buttery
• Light herbal notes
• Low bitterness
Best uses:
• Antipasti platters
• Charcuterie boards
• Salads
• Pasta dishes
• Pizza
• Focaccia
• Fish and seafood
• Chicken
• Tapenade
• Mediterranean dishes
Delicate, buttery, and elegant, Al Frantoio di Aldo Armato Taggiasca Olives are a classic Ligurian specialty, perfect for antipasti, salads, pasta, and Mediterranean cooking.