According to tradition, the Giarraffa olive variety was born from an ancient technique introduced by the Saracens, certainly among the best known and most appreciated native Sicilian cultivars.
Variety with dual use, therefore used both in the production of extra virgin olive oil and for table consumption.
The Black Giarraffa olive is processed in brine according to an ancient tradition which provides for the sole use of water and Sicilian salt.
The black olives in brine , especially the Giarraffa quality, can be used as an aperitif or as a table.