Olive Varieties - the Cornicabra

Did you know that Spain has more than 250 varieties of olive in cultivation?  Many of these have wonderfully evocative names like the 'cornicabra' which means 'goat's horn' and gets its name from the shape of the fruit (plus I have to say some imagination!)  The oil itself is fruity and golden yellow with a smooth and velvety texture.



The Cornicabra

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