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Posted on Feb 16 2014 by pma

Production area: territories of Canosa di Puglia, Barletta, Andria and Minervino Murge (Province of BAT), Cerignola and Orta Nova (Province of Foggia) – Central-Northern Puglia Wine types: Red; Red Reserve Vine varieties: Uva di Troia (min. 65%); Sangiovese and Montepulciano (max. 35%) Alcohol by volume: 12% (Red); 13% (Reserve) Organoleptic properties The Rosso...

It is a particular local ecotype of pea (Pisum sativum L.) whose origin is in the territory of Zollino. Its cultivation has spread in the neighboring areas, within the province of Lecce. The plants are characterized by a development of the stem (no more than 25-30 cm) and numerous pods of medium size, containing seeds used exclusively dry. The Fair of St. John held...

A very much sought after olive from the southern Italian town sharing the same name, they have a sweet taste with a hint of almond. Firm to the bite, round and perfect, with a meaty flesh and a pit that bursts out easily as a cherry-pit. Besides eating then as part of an aperitif or in a Martini, you can use these olives as an ingredient to many dishes, including...

Bella di Cerignola olive is exclusively grown in the Foggia province of Puglia, Italy. The olives are named for the town in which they originated – Cerignola. Harvest begins as early as the first week of October, yet sometimes a little later and extending through the middle of November, at the latest. After standard color and size selection, the olive are placed...

Lampascioni or ‘vampagioli’ are a type of seasonal onion in Puglia which were once always prepared during carnival in certain areas of the region. Now, because onions are available throughout the year, the tradition has faded somewhat but they still make a tasty addition to the table. Similar in appearance to little onions, lampascioni are the bulb of...

Zollino bean has a flattened appearance. It has a pod with no more than 5 seeds, and especially that of preserved intact for cooking, demonstrating a ‘cucinabilità excellent.Caratteristiche particolari della fava di Zollino sono quelle di avere un aspetto schiacciato, di essere leggermente più grandi rispetto alle fave ottenute da cultivar commerciali, di...