Pomodoro di Pachino IGP

Pachino tomato has a very antique tradition. The land where it grows has always been voted agriculturally and it has gained from worldwide markets for its excellent produce. 4 are the variety: The famous 'Ciliegino' of Pachino IGP, the 'Costoluto' of Pachino IGP, Tondo liscio di Pachino IGP, Grappolo di Pachino IGP. Excellent produce thanks to the work of specific conditions of weather: the sun rays in primis, but also in topology of salted water of the territory that gives a rich product of vitamins and Lycopene. It has always been present in our traditions and it is used in numerous recipes and in many restaurants worldwide. You can find other info in Google Cultural Institute.

Limone di Siracusa IGP

From the culture Femminello Siracusano and the sons of the same family. We have also here a great antique tradition, the Arabian domination was the first to introduce these variates of the island and found its ideal land. The essential element in our recipes and in our kitchens it is used in many Eloro District restaurants. "Femminello" also indicates its particular production: "Femmina" in Italian means "Woman" but it can also mean in an agricultural sense, e.g a branch with rich fruits is called "Femmina". Produces 3 times a year that starts from December to September. The excellent produce for: The quantity of juice and the rich oil from the skin, it's also excellent for its specific medical and cosmetic use.

Olio DOP Monti Iblei "Val Tellaro"

The olive cultivation started from the Greek colonization, it could have been a possibilty that it had been already been discovered. We continue in fact by the same tradition: Manufactured Olive harvests, already directly pressed in 48 hours, no chemical input. In this way the olive oil is conserved in its natural, vitamins, juices and flavour. European Union approved of 1997 that has to be at least 80% "Moresca" (type of olive). Extravirgin olive oil of Eloro District, in South East of Sicily is more than a simple ingredient of a recipe, but its a culture of Eloro District and its users.

Nero d'Avola DOC, DOCG e IGT

Nero d'Avola DOC wine, takes its name from its vineyard, this type of wine is surely known worldwide. Its story is ancient and its name already indicates its province: The first graft was taken in the town of Avola. In the past this wine was not taken advantage of, than it is been taken advantage of now, in the past 10 years it has taken a huge leap of production that is 100%. Together with this wine has been mixed other wines that has had big economic production: Il Cerasuolo di Vittioria, that is also mixed with Merlot, Syrah and Coubernet. You can find it on Drink category of Eloro District.

Vino Eloro DOC

Products in common of Eloro District: From Avola to Noto, From Pachino, Portopalo of Capo Passero to Rosolini is a type of wine made by a variety of grapes: Nero d'Avola, Frappato and Pignatello it can be Red or Rosé. The percentage of Alchlaol is minimum 12,5% its suggested to use for red meat. The name comes from the Greek colony of Eloro. It's an excellent aromatic wine with a particular flavour of cherry, forrest fruits, vanilla.

Mandorla di Avola

An Antique tradition and ideal conditions, above all in the territory of Avola, Noto and Rosolini make Almonds one of the best product of the District. The Almond that you find here are in perfect harmony in a soft soil and in a sunny temperature. The Almond of Avola, is known for a lot of years in the worldwide market. The cultivation interests are: Pizzetta, Fascionello e Corrente d'Avola or Romana. Used in our pasticcerie and is well-known in the district, used in ways that shows its importance and versatility. Pudding, marzipan, the iced nougat, all the ancient and wise tradition to follow and one of the most healthy products used worldwide.

Mandorla di Noto

Slow Food organization from a few years has centered around itself a lot of attention, For it's variety/cultivar Romana. The Almond of Noto Slow Food Point was a huge successful because of its intensity and its organoleptic properties. Considered by the SlowFood product, the Almond of Noto is endangered has in its history, like that of the District, the history of a land that lives with this product for thousands of years. Pastry Chefs or Maestri Pasticceri of our District will make you find out where it became such a long story.

Cavolo vecchio di Rosolini

The youngest Slow Food place of the eloro district comes from the passion of new young farmers who rediscover an ancient cultures. Il Cavolo Vecchio "Old Cabbage" used in the past but less appreciated by the contemporary food industry, is one of the products with amazing properties. "Cabbage Leaf" is defined as "old" because of its duration of 5/7 years, it was used and cultivated in the land of the district especially in Rosolini, its uniqueness is given from its inside use of the Plant including the leaf and has more antioxidant properties than similar vegetables.