Gaeta is a region of Italy south of Rome that is known for producing small reddish gaeta olives that are famed for their unique and delicious flavor. A small oval olive from Italy that has a wrinkled black flesh if they are salt cured The Gaeta olive is a small Italian olive with a soft texture and popular for its delicious and special flavour. They are cured in either salt or brine and own a slightly sour to salty flavour. This olive is often used in appetizers, as a salad ingredient or with pasta dishes.