Pitted Taggiasca Olives in Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Ristoris pitted Taggiasca olives are small Ligurian olives (61%) preserved in extra virgin olive oil (37%), supplied in a 295 g jar with a drained weight of about 180 g, in cases of 12. Already stoned and ready to use, they bring a sweet, delicate, almost buttery flavour with no bitterness, the hallmark of the Taggiasca cultivar. A consistent food-service ingredient for pizzerias, restaurants, delicatessens and caterers across Switzerland.
What the Taggiasca Olive Is
The Taggiasca is a small, fleshy olive of the Ponente Ligure, the western Riviera around Imperia. Documented and cultivated since the Middle Ages, it owes its name to the village of Taggia, where Benedictine monks spread its cultivation. Unlike most table olives cured in brine, the Taggiasca is traditionally preserved in oil: this is what gives it its rounded, mild, slightly nutty profile. It is the same olive that produces the celebrated Riviera Ligure extra virgin olive oil.
Geographic Origin
The Taggiasca cultivar belongs to the Ponente Ligure, the coastal hills of the province of Imperia in Liguria. The harvest, traditionally late and partly by hand, yields a small olive with a high pulp-to-stone ratio, ideal for pitting and oil curing. This product is made and packed in Italy.
The Producer
Ristoris is an Italian food-service specialist based in Broni, in the province of Pavia (Lombardy). The company selects, processes and distributes Italian specialities for the HoReCa sector worldwide, with a catalogue that includes more than thirty types of olives. Processing takes place in plants certified to ISO, BRC and IFS standards, the reference food-safety schemes for the industry, ensuring a reliable and repeatable quality from one batch to the next.
Sensory Profile
Small calibre, firm yet tender pulp, glossy brown-violet skin. The taste is sweet and delicate, with light almond and herb notes and a clean finish, free of the bitterness typical of brine-cured olives. The covering extra virgin olive oil softens the flavour further and can be reused to dress the same dish.
Technical Specifications
Net weight 295 g, drained weight about 180 g, 314 ml jar. Ingredients: Taggiasca olives 61%, extra virgin olive oil 37%, salt, acidity regulator: lactic acid. Energy 591 kJ / 142 kcal per 100 g of drained product. Glass jar with steel lid, 12 jars per case. Shelf life 24 months unopened. Country of origin: Italy. EAN 8056515245285.
Professional Uses
Drain the olives before use and reserve the oil to finish the dish. Five professional ideas: on focaccia and pizza bianca, scattered before baking, about 30-40 g per pizza; in classic Ligurian dishes such as coniglio alla ligure and stoccafisso, roughly 60-80 g per portion; on antipasto and cheese boards alongside cured meats and pecorino; in cold pasta and grain salads with cherry tomatoes, tuna and capers; blended into a quick tapenade with capers, anchovy and a little of the covering oil for crostini. One 295 g jar yields about 180 g drained, enough for 6 to 8 antipasto portions.
Pairings
They pair naturally with Riviera Ligure extra virgin olive oil, sun-dried and confit cherry tomatoes, salted capers, yellowfin tuna in oil, anchovy fillets, pecorino and fresh focaccia. A staple of the Ligurian and wider Mediterranean pantry.
Delivery and Logistics
B2B and B2C delivery throughout Switzerland from the LAPA warehouse in Embrach (Zurich). As an ambient dry product no cold chain is required: standard shipping by Swiss Post PostPac or Planzer in 24 to 48 hours, ideal for restocking professional pantries. Direct distribution by the LAPA fleet across Zurich, Winterthur, Uster, Aargau, St. Gallen and Basel; for Ticino (Lugano, Bellinzona, Locarno), French-speaking Switzerland (Geneva, Lausanne, Vevey, Sion), Valais and mountain regions (Davos, St. Moritz, Chur) shipping via partner couriers (Swiss Post, Planzer, Galliker, Camion Transport). Tailored to restaurants, pizzerias, delicatessens, hotels, caterers, Italian grocery stores and private customers passionate about Italian cuisine.
Who It Is For
Made for pizzerias and restaurants that want a ready, consistent Ligurian olive, for delicatessens building antipasto and cheese boards, for caterers and hotels, and for home cooks looking for authentic Italian quality. Order today from LAPA, your Italian food-service partner in Switzerland.
