La Bella della Daunia

Often presented as one of the best olives in the Mediterranean, La Bella della Daunia is a table olive of the Bella di Cerignola variety grown in the Apulian province of Foggia. Once known as the historical region of Daunia, these fertile flatlands of Foggia are today called Tavoliere - the second largest Italian plain famous for its agriculture, especially the lush green olive groves.

Although Daunia olives are not suitable for oil production, they are much prized for their flesh-to-pit ratio and an outstandingly rich, savoury flavor. The green ones are called the queens of appetizers, while the black ones are typically used for preparing various sauces and added to a number of Apulian dishes.