Cultivar Gentile di Chieti

The cultivar is widespread in the area of Chieti, in particular in the territories of Lanciano and Atessa.

This variety of olive is gaining the status of PDO - Colline Teatine Vigorous tree with high yield parameters.

Medium-high extraction yield (14/16%), easy extraction processing. The oil is fruity, the color is yellow turning to green.

Ripening: late and gradual.

The tree has a vast crown with long internodes.

Leaves are large and have a dark glossy green color above, no arching layer.

The stone fruit is medium/large( from 2,2 gr to 3,3 gr) and ovoid shape, short peduncle , separation resistant. The color of the ripe drupe is red-purple.