| 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 inHaute-Corse |
| Hazards | Saissetia oleae,Sooty moulds |
| Use | Oil |
| Oil content | High |
| Growth form | Spreading |
| Leaf | Elliptic |
| Weight | Low |
| Shape | Elongated |
| Symmetry | Slightly asymmetrical |
TheSabine is acultivar ofolives grown primarily inCorsica. In theBalagne region ofHaute-Corse it is the main variety. The olive yields an exceptionally high amount ofoil; more than 30%. Vulnerable to certain biologicalpests, it is relatively tolerant of cold. The Sabine olive variety should not be confused with the olive oil produced in theSabina region ofItaly.
The Sabine is primarily grown in theBalagne region ofHaute-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]
It is a cultivar of middle strength, with a spreadinggrowth form and ellipticleaves 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 amucro.[3] It is a late cultivar, and matures between January and mid-June.[1]
The Sabine is used mainly for extraction ofoil, 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]
It 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 biologicalpests, such as theSaissetia oleae andsooty moulds, and to a certain extent also theBactrocera oleae (Olive fruit fly).[7] On the other hand, it is quite tolerant of cold weather.[8]
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