Nocellara is a variety of olive tree with the unique peculiarity in the world of growing and producing a good fruit (the drupe) only in the territory of the Belice Valley (province of Trapani in the municipalities of Salaparuta, Poggioreale and Partanna), this peculiarity together Its peculiarities distinguish it as one of the most appreciated cultivars in the world, in fact it has received both the recognition of a D.O.P. product. (Protected Designation of Origin) which I.G.P. (Protected Geographical Indication).
The Nocellara del Belice is a dual-purpose olive tree, i.e. capable of producing both table olives and extra virgin olive oil. It is a dual-purpose cultivar for both table olives and extra virgin olive oil, and has a level of very good productivity, not subject to alternation, with a medium-high oil yield and very low acidity. The Nocellara tree has medium vigour, expanded habit and medium expanded foliage, it produces an oil with an interesting aroma and a particularly intense and full-bodied flavour, fruity and with hints of green tomato, almond and artichoke.
It also produces a particular table olive, the Oliva Nocellara del Belice DOP.