Coratina is one of the most planted oil olives in Southern Italy's Puglia region, prized for producing intensely flavoured, high-polyphenol oil with a characteristic pungency and pepperiness at the back of the throat - the style that olive oil judges call 'robust'. The polyphenol content is among the highest of any olive variety, which is associated with both the strong flavour and excellent keeping qualities of the oil. The tree performs well in Perth's warm climate and is a good choice for anyone who wants a assertive, complex home-pressed oil rather than something mild and delicate. Full sun. Well-drained soil. Drought tolerant once established. Harvest early - April to May in Perth - for maximum polyphenol content and intensity.
