the Province of Syracuse

Biscotti di mandorla are soft almond biscuits or cookies that are prepared with a combination of finely crushed almonds, beaten egg whites, icing sugar, lemon zest, and almond flakes. The ingredients are combined into a thick almond paste which is then shaped into a desired form and baked until n... Read more

Pizzolo is a unique type of pizza that is native to Sicily, topped with a base of olive oil, oregano, pepper, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, and salt. If it is made in a savory version, it is then additionally topped with various greens, cheeses, and salami, and if it is made in a sweet version, it ... Read more

Named after its town of origin, pomodoro di Pachino refers to various varieties of fresh tomatoes grown within the Sicilian province of Syracuse. The sweet flavored Pachino tomatoes are characterized by a particularly succulent flesh and prized for their long shelf life. They are best en... Read more

The intensive cultivation of lemon trees on Sicily was started by the Jesuits who were expert farmers and can be traced back to the 17th century. Today, more than 50% of all Italian citruses are produced on the island. Named after its province of origin, Limone di S... Read more

Spaghettini alla Siracusana is a traditional dish originating from Syracuse, Sicily. This pasta dish is made with a combination of thin spaghettini pasta, eggplants, tomatoes, bell peppers, anchovies, olives, capers, grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, olive oil, garlic, parsley, basil, and seasonings. T... Read more

Cudduruni is a traditional focaccia-style bread originating from Lentini, Syracuse. The bread is made with a combination of beer yeast or mother dough, hard wheat flour, salt, and water. Once prepared, the dough is shaped into a disk and half of it is covered with the filling, then folded into a ... Read more

Nero d’Avola is an indigenous Sicilian red grape, whose name, meaning the black of Avola, refers to its distinctive dark color. For most of the 20th century, Nero d'Avola was used as a blending grape, but in the 1990s winemakers started making high-quality, bold varietal w... Read more

Although almonds originated in Asia, nowadays some of the best ones are grown around Avola, a city and comune in the sunny province of Syracuse. They can be either sweet or bitter - the sweet ones are widely used in confectionery, while small quantities of bitter almonds give a unique flavor to c... Read more

The pomodoro di Pachino ciliegino is a cherry tomato variety (ciliegino) grown in Pachino, Sicily, and is protected by the IGP (Indicazione Geografica Protetta) status, ensuring its quality and regional authenticity. It is prized for its bright red color, firm texture, high sugar content, and bal... Read more