Green Manzanilla Olives with Lemon and Herbs
Capirete’s Manzanilla olives with lemon are pitted green table olives from Andalusia, marinated in a brine of lemon and fine herbs. Fruity, lemony, fresh. The queen of olives, perfect as a light summer olive for an aperitif.
Manzanilla olives with lemon are small, green table olives from Capirete in Seville, Andalusia, pitted and marinated in a brine of lemon, fine herbs, and sea salt. Manzanilla means "little apple," and this variety is considered one of the most popular table olives in the world.
Fruity, lemony, fresh
Small, crisp, and firm to the bite, the Manzanilla has an intensely fruity taste, while the lemon gives it a bright, summery freshness.
On the palate, the Manzanilla reveals a herbaceous, lively character, in which some may detect notes of chicory, basil, and green tomato. The lemon lifts it all up, like a splash over a finished dish, with the herbs layering delicately on top. An olive that calls for sun, a garden, and a chilled glass.
Because they are pitted, you can snack on them effortlessly, and because they are so small and delicate, a whole bowl disappears in no time. It is no wonder that the Manzanilla is such a popular aperitif olive all over the world.
The fresh olive for a summer aperitif
Manzanilla olives with lemon are the ideal aperitif olives for warm days and the right choice when you want something light and fresh.
Served ice-cold, they are at their best for a summer aperitif alongside a glass of fino, white wine, or a vermouth with lemon, accompanied by a few salted almonds. Their freshness fits beautifully into a summer salad with fennel and orange, or simply drop them into a martini to make a Spanish version of the classic. On an antipasti platter, they serve as the bright, fresh counterpart to more robust varieties.
They also work well in the kitchen, for example in a chicken stew with lemon, where they impart their freshness to the sauce. Add a few to a fish dish, and the whole table will smell like the Mediterranean, like sun and holidays.
The queen of olives from Seville
The Manzanilla originates from the ancient cultural landscape around Seville, where it has grown on gnarled, weathered trees for centuries and is also known as the Seville olive.
Small, oval, and with delicate flesh, it has conquered the world and is now one of the most widely eaten table olives of all. For the marinade, Capirete uses about 1% lemon and fine herbs—a recipe that emphasizes the olive’s natural freshness rather than masking it. This keeps the Manzanilla what it is: a light, elegant olive that you will still enjoy even when bolder varieties have become too much.
Capirete is run by the José Páez Lobato family from Jerez de la Frontera, who have been at home in the world of sherry and vinegar since 1933 and have specialized in Vinagre de Jerez for over 60 years. A good olive doesn't need much, the Páez family believes—just the best fruit and an aroma that complements it. If you prefer things spicier, try the Gordal olives with chili or browse through all Capirete olives and vinegars.
Net weight 300g – Drained weight 140g