Sabine olive

Sabine
Olive (Olea europaea)
Color of the ripe fruit	Black
Also called	Aliva Bianca, Biancaghja, Capanacce
Origin	Corsica
Notable regions	Balagne in Haute-Corse
Hazards	Saissetia oleae, Sooty moulds
Use	Oil
Oil content	High
Growth form	Spreading
Leaf	Elliptic
Weight	Low
Shape	Elongated
Symmetry	Slightly 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.