Carbona

Carbona olive is an autochthonous variety of olive from the Grožnjan area, which came to life thanks to the recovery of old trees left to their own devices after the great frost of many years ago.
The tree of this olive has a very lush growth with a pronounced trunk. The wide canopy consists of strong and long branches. Those supple branches are thick and very fertile. It is a cross-breeding variety. It is grown with other local varieties such as buga, belica, etc. It is very resistant to common pests that affect other olive varieties.
The fruit is medium to large on a long stalk. The fertility of this olive is good and regular.
The oil produced by this olive is extraordinary. The fresh oil has a pronounced piquancy, bitterness and sweet taste. It smells like olive fruit. Carbona oil has a light taste that goes well with various salads, fresh cheese, risotto with vegetables. They are also used in the preparation of cakes and even in combination with ice cream.