Black Olive Pâté

This intensely flavoured olive spread first became popular in the southern immigrant areas of Piedmont, and it was the incomers who first introduced the idea to the rather straight-laced natives of Turin. It has since become a firm favourite in even the most aristocratic families! It makes a delicious snack to savour before a meal and is traditionally served with ice-cold, fairly acidic white wine to offset the slightly cloying flavour of the olives. It is important to use juicy olives with