Fratepietro Bella di Cerignola Black Olives – Italian Brined 550g

Fratepietro's Bella di Cerignola black olives arrive in a briny bath that preserves their tender flesh and subtle, slightly sweet character. These are the olives that Spanish tapas bars reach for when they want something substantial and elegant — meaty enough to anchor a plate, refined enough not to overwhelm. At 550 grams, a single jar gives you a generous supply for appetizers, salads, or simple Mediterranean snacking.

About this product

Bella di Cerignola olives are a distinctive Italian variety, prized for their large size and buttery texture. Fratepietro has been cultivating olives in Apulia for generations, using traditional harvesting and brining methods that respect the fruit's natural character. These are packed in salt brine — no pits, ready to eat straight from the jar or used in cooking.

How to enjoy

• Serve chilled as part of a Spanish or Mediterranean charcuterie board with jamón and manchego.
• Pit and halve them for a composed salad with feta, red onion, and sherry vinaigrette.
• Add whole olives to stews, braises, or fish dishes for a salty, briny note.
• Drain and toss with garlic, thyme, and olive oil for a quick marinated tapa.

Product details

• Net weight: 550g
• Brand: Fratepietro
• Origin: Italy (Apulia)
• EAN: 8033324058329
• Storage: Keep in a cool, dry place. Refrigerate after opening and consume within 2 weeks of opening.

⭐ Why we love this

These are the olives that define Mediterranean elegance—meaty and substantial enough to stand alone as a tapa, yet refined enough to elevate a composed salad or seafood dish. Fratepietro's generations-old brining technique preserves the buttery texture and subtle sweetness that make Bella di Cerignola olives Spain's preferred choice for discerning tapas bars.

🍷 Pairing suggestion

Serve chilled alongside a dry Fino sherry or a crisp Albariño for an authentic Spanish aperitivo experience. They're equally magnificent tossed into a warm seafood pasta with garlic and anchovy, or scattered across a plate of jamón ibérico and aged manchego for a sophisticated montaje.

📍 From Spain

While these exceptional olives are cultivated in Apulia, Italy's premier olive region, they're sourced and trusted by Spain's finest gourmet retailers—El Corte Inglés included—because they meet the exacting standards Spanish gastronomy demands. Fratepietro's traditional methods honor the Mediterranean heritage both Spain and Southern Italy share.