Torre Saracena
On the five hectares of land occupied by the Favella farm, where the Torre Saracena line is produced, farming was already done around the year 5700 BC. Embedded in a kind of natural coliseum - the Pollino Mountains - this plot of land enjoys an excellent climate for agriculture as well as the luxury of Mediterranean influences.
Favella was once in the possession of the duchess Bonvino before the Rizzo family took over the farm in 1936. They been running it ever since with much love for nature and the land.
The fresh ingredients are grown in own gardens of the estate and directly after the harvest in his own production company carefully processed. This vertical integration - from cultivation to production - is one of the secrets for freshness and taste of the Mediterranean specialties from Torre Saracena.
Torre Saracena in brief
- Torre Saracena, family enterprise since 1936, established in Calabria, Italy
- Traditional region, blessed with Mediterranean climate
- Vertically integrated business on 5 hectares
- Fresh ingredients from own garden
- Direct processing immediately after harvesting
- Outstanding recipes and traditional processing methods
- Complete quality control
- Highest quality of products due to fast processing and gentle production in small batches
Antipasti, Chutneys & Sauces
Torre Saracena - Antipasti
Following the laws of tradition, Torre Saracena only uses ripe and naturally dried ingredients for its Antipasti specialities. These lend the products the proper softness and conserve the Mediterranean scent and the special flavour of which one cannot get enough.
Torre Saracena - Mediterranean Vegetable Creams (Creme di Verdure)
Fresh vegetables, blessed by the sun, the climate and the patient planting process, leaving the plants as much time as necessary. This is the basis of the tasty Mediterranean sauces from Torre Saracena. They are ideal for improving pasta dishes, but can be used in so may ways, that the list would be endless.
Torre Saracena - Pesto
Aside from incredibly fresh sauces, vegetable creams and Bruschetta, the production of Mediterranean pesto is the speciality of the Favella Farm of Torre Saracena. Let the sunshine into your heart and taste this unique freshness from Sicily.
Torre Saracena - Sughi and Bruschetta
Torre Saracena selects flavour ingredients in an innovative manner and creates aromas that are experienced only rarely. The products are counted among the finest of Calabria and display an unusually high quality. Simply buonissimo in taste.
Marmelades & Honeys
Torre Saracena - Marmelades and Jams
Thanks to the attention, Torre Saracena is investing into the production process of their products, the quality standard is guaranteed. The vertical integrated company offers traditional cuisine. This is also true for their wonderful marmelades.
Spices, Mustards & Dressings
Torre Saracena - Senapata / Mustard
The climate, the expertise and the love to food with authentic flavors encourage Torre Saracena to constantly create unique products. The mustard, that can be assured to you, is a true masterpiece from the south of Italy.
Oils
Torre Saracena - Olive Oil Extra Virgin with Lemon
Fresh and tasty - the lemon flavoured olive oil extra virgin from Torre Saracena is absolutely beautiful to all kinds of salads, suits perfectly to fish and sauces and finishes every dish that needs a bit of freshness.