Sabine olive

Sabine
Olive (Olea europaea)
Color of the ripe fruitBlack
Also calledAliva Bianca, Biancaghja, Capanacce
OriginCorsica
Notable regionsBalagne in Haute-Corse
HazardsSaissetia oleae, Sooty moulds
UseOil
Oil contentHigh
Growth formSpreading
LeafElliptic
WeightLow
ShapeElongated
SymmetrySlightly asymmetrical

The Sabine is a cultivar of olives grown primarily in Corsica. In the Balagne region of Haute-Corse it is the main variety. The olive yields an exceptionally high amount of oil; more than 30%. Vulnerable to certain biological pests, it is relatively tolerant of cold. The Sabine olive variety should not be confused with the olive oil produced in the Sabina region of Italy.