Antipasto Olive alla Monacale (MONACALE OLIVE)

Antipasto Olive alla Monacale from Taycte is a traditional Calabrian olive antipasto, handpicked olives marinated in extra virgin olive oil with chili, garlic, and oregano, made by Famiglia Crispino. Produced in Calabria, Italy in the centuries-old "alla Monacale" monastic style, it is clean-label and free from dyes and additives.

At a glance

• Type: Marinated olive antipasto
• Olives: Handpicked Calabrian olives
• Marinade: Extra virgin olive oil, Calabrian chili, garlic, oregano
• Origin: Calabria, Italy
• Diet: Vegan, gluten-free
• Free from: Dyes, acidity correctors, artificial preservatives
• Maker: Famiglia Crispino (Italian Food Awards, first place)
• Vendor: Taycte

Best for

• Cheese and charcuterie boards
• Mediterranean salads and grain bowls
• Focaccia, pizza, and sandwiches
• Garnishing roasted meats or seafood
• Aperitivo and antipasto spreads
• Gifts for Italian-food lovers

How to use

Serve as a standalone appetizer with crostini, add to antipasto boards and salads, or scatter over focaccia, pizza, and sandwiches.

Flavor profile

Tender olives with warm chili heat, herbal oregano, gentle garlic, and smooth extra virgin olive oil richness.

About Famiglia Crispino

Famiglia Crispino is a Calabrian artisan producer in the Lago-Mangone region, making small-batch, clean-label specialties from locally sourced produce.