The Sabine is a cultivar of olives grown primarily in Corsica. In the Balagne region of Haute-Corse it is the main variety. The olive yields an exceptionally high amount of oil; more than 30%. Vulnerable to certain biological pests, it is relatively tolerant of cold. The Sabine olive variety should not be confused with the olive oil produced in the Sabina region of Italy.
| Sabine | |
|---|---|
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| Olive (Olea europaea) | |
| Color of the ripe fruit | Black |
| Also called | Aliva Bianca, Biancaghja, Capanacce |
| Origin | Corsica |
| Notable regions | Balagne in Haute-Corse |
| Hazards | Saissetia oleae, Sooty moulds |
| Use | Oil |
| Oil content | High |
| Growth form | Spreading |
| Leaf | Elliptic |
| Weight | Low |
| Shape | Elongated |
| Symmetry | Slightly asymmetrical |
Extent and synonyms
editThe Sabine is primarily grown in the Balagne region of Haute-Corse, where it is the main variety.[1] It is known under a number of different names locally, including Aliva Bianca, Biancaghja and Capanacce.[2]
Characteristics
editIt is a cultivar of middle strength, with a spreading growth form and elliptic leaves that are short and of medium width. The olives are of low weight, elongated shape and are slightly asymmetrical. The stone has a rounded apex and pointed base, with a smooth surface and the presence of a mucro.[3] It is a late cultivar, and matures between January and mid-June.[1]
Processing
editThe Sabine is used mainly for extraction of oil, and gives an extraordinarily high yield; under ideal circumstances as much as 30%.[4] The aroma of the oil is described as "ripe and green fruit and hints of nuttiness".[5]
Agronomy
editIt is considered a cultivar of good productivity, with good rooting ability, but with a tendency towards biennial bearing, i.e. that a good yield is followed by a weaker one the next year.[6]
It has low resistance to certain biological pests, such as the Saissetia oleae and sooty moulds, and to a certain extent also the Bactrocera oleae (Olive fruit fly).[7] On the other hand, it is quite tolerant of cold weather.[8]
References
edit- ^ a b Hennemann, Joëlle. "La richesse variétale" (in French). Nustrale. Retrieved 2009-01-20.
- ^ "Cultivar name: Sabine". OLEA Databases. Retrieved 2009-01-20.
- ^ "Sabine" (PDF). International Olive Council. Retrieved 2009-01-20.
- ^ Courboulex, Michel (2002). Les oliviers (in French). Paris: Éditions Rustica. p. 43. ISBN 2-84038-635-6.
- ^ "Oru Di Balagna A.O.C. - France". Chef Shop. Retrieved 2009-01-20.
- ^ "Agronomical characters for cultivar Sabine". OLEA Databases. Retrieved 2009-01-20.
- ^ "Susceptibility to biotic stress for cultivar Sabine". OLEA Databases. Retrieved 2009-01-20.
- ^ "Susceptibility to abiotic stress for cultivar Sabine". OLEA Databases. Retrieved 2009-01-20.