It is the native variety of the Iblei Mountains, in south-eastern Sicily, and has grown spontaneously on this island for millennia.
Organically grown olive trees of the Tonda Iblea variety are generally large and vigorous, with dull gray leaves. The fruits are large (think on average 6 grams) and have a good ratio between pulp and stone, in fact the oil yield is good (between 16% and 20%). For a long time this olive was used as a table product. The fine oil obtained has an intense fruitiness and a bouquet of various scents, from tomato to almond to cut grass. It is rich in polyphenols and vitamin E.