Origin of olive trees in the world and in Chile

Origin of olive trees and main varieties in Chile

Olive trees are native to the Mediterranean region and have been cultivated for thousands of years in countries such as Greece, Italy and Spain. It is believed that olive trees were first cultivated in the eastern Mediterranean, in the region that is now Turkey. From there, they spread to other parts of the Mediterranean region and today they are also cultivated in South America, North America and other countries around the world.
Olive trees are very resistant trees and can live for many years, even more than 1,000. For this reason, it is common to find centuries-old olive trees in Mediterranean countries.

There are hundreds of varieties of olive trees and they are grown all over the world. Some of the best known varieties are:

  • Picual: it is one of the most cultivated varieties in Spain and produces a very intense and fruity olive oil.

  • Koroneiki: it is a variety grown mainly in Greece and produces a high-quality olive oil with a very intense flavor.

  • Arbequina: it is a very popular variety in Catalonia and they produce very aromatic and soft olive oils.

  • Manzanilla: it is a variety widely cultivated in Andalusia and produces olive oils with a mild and slightly fruity flavor.

  • Picholine: it is a variety grown in France and produces olive oils with a mild and slightly bitter flavor.

  • Leccino: is a variety grown mainly in Italy and produces olive oils with a mild and slightly fruity flavor.

There are many other varieties of olive trees and each produces an olive oil with its own flavor and aroma characteristics.

In Chile, several varieties of olive trees are grown, some of the most common are:

  • Arbequina: It is a very popular variety and produces olive oils with a mild and slightly fruity flavor.

  • Manzanilla: it is a widely cultivated variety and produces olive oils with a mild and slightly fruity flavor.

  • Picual: it is a cultivated variety and produces a very intense and fruity olive oil.

  • Coratina: it is a cultivated variety and produces a very intense and fruity olive oil.

  • Leccino: is a cultivated variety and produces olive oils with a mild and slightly fruity flavor.

In Chile, olive oil is produced mainly in the regions of Maule, Bio Bio and the Metropolitan Region. The olive trees are grown in small plantations and high quality olive oils are produced.



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