Question: are sicilian olives the same as castelvetrano?
Answer: Castelvetrano: A vibrant green Sicilian olive also called Nocellara del Belice. Instead of brining or salt-curing, these are treated with lye before rinsing and storing. The result: very mild olives with a salty-sweet flavor and buttery texture. ... These small black olives are brined or salt cured.