Scillato Apricot (Albicocca di Scillato)

Albicocca di Scillato is an Italian type of apricot grown in Scillato near Palermo. The apricots bloom early and mature at the start of May. The harvest typically lasts from two to three weeks. The fruit is small, with a skin that has many shades of red, and the aromas and flavors are intense.

When they're harvested from 30- or 40-year-old trees, a ladder and a pair of hands are all that's used to collect them. Due to the fact that these apricots are sensitive to transportation, they're usually placed on the market in nearby areas only.