Hazelnut

A shrub dating back to prehistoric times, the hazelnut spread across Europe after the last ice age and has never stopped being cultivated since. Italy, and Sicily in particular, is today one of the world's main producers thanks to the high quality varieties cultivated on the Nebrodi in the territories between Castell'Umberto, Tortorici and Ucria, where a production of around 12,000 hectares of hazelnuts of the Curcia, Carrello, Ghiaria and Minnulare cultivars is concentrated, making Sicily the leading Italian region in the production of this extraordinary fruit, which is harvested as soon as it reaches full ripeness, between September and October.

Since at least 1600, the hazelnut has been a source of wealth for the Nebrodi territory, an uncontaminated and protected habitat, rich in biodiversity and characterised by a unique microclimate that give the 'nucidda' its organoleptic qualities rich in selenium, potassium, omega 3 and 6 and vitamin E, its sweet flavour and the intensity of its scent that distinguish it from other Italian and foreign varieties. An incredible fruit, Sicilian hazelnuts are prized for their balance of aroma, fragrance and texture, which can be found intact in many original sweet and savoury preparations, such as hazelnut almond pastries, croccanti, torroni and chiccosi, irresistible temptations for the palate.

Goodness
starts here.
SICILY,
sweet earth

Our creations are born from the love for our land and the desire to preserve and hand down its authenticity. Each product is a tale of passion and tradition, an interweaving of stories that speak of expert hands, genuine ingredients and ancient recipes reinterpreted with mastery.

The intensity of the aromas, the richness of the flavours and the quality of the raw materials transform each taste into a unique sensory experience, a journey through colours, aromas and textures that evoke the warmth of the Mediterranean sun, the sea breeze and the generosity of our land.

This is how our craftsmanship becomes an expression of excellence that spans time, keeping alive the link with the roots of our Sicily and embodying the unmistakable Made in Italy style, loved and sought after all over the world. A perfect combination of tradition and innovation that, in each creation, brings with it the authentic taste of our history.

The raw material,
first of all

Our products are made only with simple and genuine ingredients, raw materials of the highest quality, selected, processed and transformed according to criteria that preserve their integrity and translate them into inimitable and irresistible pleasures.