One arranged for the olive oil production "Valle del Belice" (OJ L 273, 08/21/04) and one for the table olive manufacture "Nocellara del Belice" (OJ L 15 of 01/21/98).
With the harvest of the fruit taking place in September, one of the essential requirements for any DOP recognition is that the manufacturing process takes place within 24 hours from harvesting. The Nocellara del Belice olives, also known as Castelvetrano olives, are native of the Trapani province in Sicily.
The growing area is located between the towns of Castelvetrano, Campobello di Mazara and Partanna, a few miles distant from the Mediterranean sea and close to the Trinity Lake and the archaeological site of Selinunte. known worldwide for the presence of impressive temples.
With the harvest of the fruit taking place in September, one of the essential requirements for any DOP recognition is that the manufacturing process takes place within 24 hours from harvesting. The Nocellara del Belice olives, also known as Castelvetrano olives, are native of the Trapani province in Sicily.
The growing area is located between the towns of Castelvetrano, Campobello di Mazara and Partanna, a few miles distant from the Mediterranean sea and close to the Trinity Lake and the archaeological site of Selinunte. known worldwide for the presence of impressive temples.