Products of Excellence
Val di Noto: A Gastronomic Journey Among Unique Traditions and Flavors
Sicily’s Val di Noto is not only a paradise for the eyes, with its Baroque towns and breathtaking landscapes, but also for the palate.
Its rich land, caressed by the sun and kissed by the sea, yields excellent food and wine products that encapsulate the authentic flavors and aromas of this unique land.
A Triumph of Almonds: The Pizzuta of Avola
In Avola, the almond reigns supreme.
This is home to the Pizzuta, a prized variety with an intense flavor and elongated, pointed shape that boasts Slow Food presidium status.
Its beneficial properties make it a valuable health food, rich in vitamin E, energetic, anti-inflammatory and useful for bone calcification.
At the Almond Museum in Avola, you can discover the secrets of its cultivation and production and delight your palate with tastings of typical almond products.
Giuggiulena: The Christmas Sweet with Oriental Taste
Giuggiulena, typical of the Christmas season in southeastern Sicily, is a dessert with an intense flavor and crunchy texture, prepared with sesame seeds, honey and sugar.
Its Arab origins are intertwined with local tradition, resulting in a unique and mouth-watering dessert.
Modica Chocolate: An Explosion of Taste When Cold
Modica, a baroque city in the heart of Ragusa, boasts a chocolate-making tradition that has its roots in the time of the Spanish Conquistadores.
Modica chocolate, cold-processed according to ancient South American recipes, is an explosion of intense flavor and graininess, flavored with cinnamon, vanilla, chili pepper, carob, coffee or citrus.
A true gastronomic treasure to be discovered and enjoyed.
Ispica Sesame: A Slow Food Presidium with Amber Flavor
The Ispica sesame, with its amber color and rich flavor, is a Slow Food presidium that was in danger of disappearing.
Today, thanks to the work of a consortium, this precious spring crop is making a comeback, used for honey and almond cakes, for Giurgiulena and for the production of extra virgin olive oil.
Pachino Tomato: A Red Gold with an Unmistakable Taste
Pachino Tomato PGI, grown in sandy soils close to the sea, is a true gastronomic gem.
Its deep red color and sweet flavor, due to its high sugar content, make it a perfect ingredient for so many recipes.
An excellence that encapsulates the warmth of the sun, the energy of the wind and the saline breeze of the sea.
Carota Novella di Ispica IGP: An Orange Blossom with Intense Flavor
The Carota Novella di Ispica IGP, with its cylindrical-conical shape and deep orange color, is a prized vegetable with a sweet flavor and intense aroma.
Its earliness and excellent chemical and organoleptic characteristics make it a versatile ingredient in the kitchen, used raw, steamed, fried, boiled or sweet and sour.
Fava Cottoia di Modica: An Ancient Legume with a Rich Taste
The Fava Cottoia of Modica, an ancient legume recovered through the efforts of the Confraternity of the same name, is a product with a rich taste and soft texture.
Grown according to tradition in the districts of Modica, Fava Cottoia lends itself to various preparations, to be enjoyed fresh or dried throughout the year.
Scacce Ragusane: A Rustic Triumph of Flavors
Scacce Ragusane, a rustic and flavorful dish popular in Ragusa and province, are a true triumph of flavors.
Each family has its own version, but the classic recipe calls for a filling of onions, tomato puree and Ragusano DOP cheese.
A flavor explosion not to be missed.
Vote Vote of Pachino: an explosion of taste and goodness
In the heart of the Val di Noto, in Pachino, a small culinary gem conquers the palates of gourmets: the Vota Vota.
A rustic rectangle-shaped dish that is turned several times and is made with a very thin durum wheat dough and filled with the typical seasonings, which encloses a filling rich in flavors and traditions such as parsley, dried tomato, and onion, or the variant with ricotta and onion and again with sausage and potatoes, are
The classic version features a filling of ricotta and onion, a simple but irresistible combination.
For lovers of strong flavors, sausage and potatoes give a more intense and savory taste.
But Vota Vota does not stop there, leaving room for imagination and creativity: parsley, spring onions, oil, salt and black pepper are just some of the ingredients that can enrich this treasure chest of goodness.
Baked in a wood-fired oven, the Vota Vota releases an inviting aroma that entices and conquers.
Its crisp exterior gives way to a soft and flavorful filling, a true triumph of flavor that encapsulates the essence of Sicily.
If you are in Pachino, don’t miss the opportunity to savor this gastronomic gem.
Vota Vota is a culinary experience not to be missed, a journey into the authentic flavors of Sicily that will leave you with an unforgettable memory.
Among these excellences, some boast the prestigious recognition of Slow Food Presidium, a label that protects and enhances endangered products, promoting biodiversity and sustainability.
