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'a carciofina – Typical Sicilian preserve
Artichokes in oil, in dialect 'a carciofina, are one of the most used typical Sicilian preserves on the Sicilian table. Only the heart of the best Sicilian artichokes from Niscemi, a Slow Food presidium, processed fresh, seasoned with a few simple and genuine ingredients and preserved in sunflower seed oil.

From sweet treats to savoury delights, add our famously rich carob syrup to marinades, sauces and dressings for a little extra va va voom. Or tickle your sweet tooth by drizzling over ice-cream, porridge or add to milk as a natural sweetener.

Seasoned Sicilian aubergines - Typical Sicilian preserve
Tender aubergines grown in Sicily, cut into fillets and seasoned with sweet red peppers and Sicilian herbs. Only quality, genuine and fresh ingredients for the aubergines in oil, processed as soon as they are harvested and preserved according to the Sicilian tradition.

Fleshy tomatoes dried and preserved in oil - Typical Sicilian preserve
The undisputed protagonist of aperitifs and tasty recipes, the dried tomato is one of the most classic pickles of the Sicilian gastronomic tradition. Only quality tomatoes with fleshy pulp, seasoned with garlic, basil and salt and preserved in oil, according to the traditional Sicilian recipe.

Appetizing stuffed olives for aperitifs
High quality Sicilian green olives, pitted and stuffed with a tasty red pepper paste. A Sicilian delight for aperitifs and starters with unique and inimitable flavours.

The chocolate of Modica orange so fresh and crisp when you bite it: so orange and chocolate when you taste it; one of the more indulgent choices that you simply will want to lock away. Is perfect for melting away in the mouth.

Tasty olives seasoned as an aperitif
Only the best Sicilian olives harvested by hand, pitted, seasoned and preserved in sunflower oil. Pitted country olives ready for use to prepare tasty aperitifs with friends. They are so good that one leads to another.

Exquisite seasoning based on wild fennel
The Ortoledda company offers this pesto based on wild fennel, a typical ingredient of Sicilian cuisine and land.
The ingredients used are born in a territory and a climate suitable for making them tasty and qualitatively perfect, they are processed with passion in an artisanal way, without the use of colorings or preservatives.
One of a kind, they are perfect for seasoning any type of dish.

Delicious condiment based on Sicilian dried tomatoes
Chopped San Marzano variety tomatoes, with DOP certification, characterized by vigorous growth, with an elongated cylindrical shape.
From this we obtain the capuliato of Sicilian dried tomatoes, or the real name of Sicilian pesto, naturally processed without the addition of colorings or preservatives. Condiment widely used in Sicilian cuisine, perfect for simple but very tasty appetizers and first courses.
The capuliato was born when the methods of preserving tomato sauce and their cultivation in greenhouses were not yet practiced. The recipe has spread on a gastronomic level in many provinces and in nearby Gela.

The Chocolate of Modica, the color is dark black with greenish brown earthy, almost rough, with coarse grains of sugar left to give, in addition to the special flavor, almost like a gloss of reflections “marble stone”, and his taste Cocoa round, velvety that persists; aromas in their quality accompanying divinely. 

Delicious condiment based on Sicilian chili peppers
Chillies belonging to the Sicilian territory, preserved in oil of the highest quality, seasoned in such a way as to guarantee taste and flavor as if they had just been picked.
Spicy condiment widely used in Sicilian cuisine, where with every bite you can find an explosion of flavour. Perfect for mixed and rustic appetizers or to accompany main courses.
In this preserve you will find chillies that fully belong to the Sicilian tradition, this is because the very sunny and humidity-free climate allows you to create a high quality product, to be used at home but also in the catering sector.

Appetizing condiment for spicy chilli bruschetta
This spicy sauce produced by the Ortoledda company contains typical Sicilian ingredients, harvested in a perfect environment and climate for quality products, processed without the addition of colorings or preservatives.
Spicy condiment widely used in Sicilian cuisine, ideal for seasoning bruschetta or for making various delicious recipes.
This product has few ingredients, processed according to ancient Sicilian recipes and traditions, using few spices and aromatic plants.

Appetizing spicy peasant mushrooms
This mushroom preserve in oil, produced entirely using typical Sicilian ingredients, will be able to amaze you and make your dishes 100% complete
The best champignon mushrooms are seasoned and highlighted by the quality of spicy chillies and spices and aromatic herbs.
The ingredients used are typical of Sicilian cuisine. They are processed in an artisanal way, without the use of dyes or preservatives.

Carob Grappa - Grappa from Nerello Mascalese!
From the encounter between the best selection of Sicilian carob beans, rich in pulp and taste, and the Grappa of Nerello Mascalese from Etna, an excellent Grappa alla Carruba is born. The delicate balance between the sweetness of carob and the strong aroma of Nerello Mascalese blend and give life to an explosion of heady scents typical of Sicily, a land of traditions and passions.

In the splendid Baroque Modica, the rite of preparation of processed chocolate at low temperature with the “sour dough”, handed down from generation to generation. In cold working, the cocoa does not pass through the phase of conching: cocoa mass is kneaded at 40 ° with added sugar; unable to melt or to blend, sugar, chocolate from Modica to the characteristic ” rough “from the grainy texture. 

Modica Chocolate with Nero d'Avola combines in a single bar the smells and flavors of two typical and highly appreciated products of our Sicily: Modica Chocolate and Nero d'Avola.

Chocolate of Modica IGP Rum - minimum cocoa 50%
Rum and chocolate, a classic and timeless combination in this Modica IGP chocolate bar. Discover the countless sensations that this chocolate bar offers: persistence, sweetness and body of rum combined with the intense taste of dark chocolate. A must try!

A tasty and healthy bar that of Modica Chocolate with wild blackberries. In fact, blackberries are rich in fiber, vitamins and mineral salts: they favor the regularization of the intestine; fight cardiovascular diseases; they stimulate diuresis with consequent purification of the organism; they help fight fatigue and stress.

Cinnamon IGP Modica chocolate - minimum cocoa 50%
An ancient spice with vaunted aphrodisiac properties, cinnamon is well known for its invigorating qualities: it enhances memory and is an excellent natural remedy against flu symptoms, nervous hunger and fatigue. Its combination with chocolate offers the palate a sensual and aromatic taste, with oriental reminiscences. Savor the lively fragrance of this exquisite Modica Cinnamon Chocolate bar.

Delicious condiment based on Sicilian olives
Only the best green olives of the Nocellara dell'Etna cultivar for this extraordinary green olive pâté made naturally, without the use of preservatives and colorings. A condiment widely used in Sicilian cuisine, green olive pâté is ideal for flavoring typical Mediterranean first courses or as a cream to spread on canapés or bruschetta for a rustic and tasty aperitif.
We could define green olive pâté as the heritage of all the rich olive-producing regions, such as Liguria, Tuscany and Sicily, which each prepare it with their own variations.

Mushrooms are a product made with the best quality wild mushrooms and carefully selected. Mushrooms are characterized by strong taste and tantalizing aroma and unmistakable.

Still made without added fats or emulsifiers in the cold working, the cocoa paste is not subjected to the tempering processes typically used to make other chocolate. Today the mixture is prepared in a double boiler with the addition of refined sugar, that doesn’t melt. 

Chocolate originates from the ancient Aztec civilization. Cocoa beans from Latin America, passing through Spain, arrived in Sicily in the county of Modica in the 18th century. It was here that, with the sugar brought by the Arabs, they were transformed into the typical cold-processed Modica chocolate, now known and appreciated throughout the world.

Modica vanilla chocolate is a product that is prepared using cocoa beans, cane sugar and natural vanilla, without using cocoa butter. Vanilla, with its intense flavor and aroma, gives chocolate a delicate and enveloping sweet taste that makes it perfect for the most demanding palates.

Tasty Sicilian caper pâté
The best Sicilian capers, used in gastronomy for a long time, enclosed in a patè ideal for seasoning appetizers, first and second courses. Made by the Ortoledda company, with typical ingredients of Sicilian cuisine, without the use of colorings or preservatives.
The ingredients are processed in an artisanal way, guaranteeing quality preserves in oil, which stand out on the market.

From the unmistakable taste, Modica Chocolate with prickly pear is an excellent energizing and antioxidant.

This is the chocolate of Modica, an exquisite delicacy with a long history, produced in a way that is guaranteed to tempt even the most inflexible man of science.

Esteemed chocolate of Modica, with irreplaceable taste of sicilian pistachio. A ancient Aztec recipe still in vogue, eternal. Its history is ancient, dating back to the Spanish domination of Sicily. It's characteristic of this process the eventual formation of a white coating on the surface of the chocolate, following the re-emergence of the cocoa butter.

Modica Chocolate PGI Figs and Walnuts - Minimum 50% Cocoa
Have you ever eaten figs with walnuts at the end of dinner? A delight! It is precisely from this combination that the bar of Chocolate of Modica Figs and Walnuts was born. The sweetness of figs meets the flavor of walnuts in a dark chocolate bar with a unique and delicious taste.

Esteemed chocolate of Modica, with spicy taste of hot pepper. A ancient Aztec recipe still in vogue, eternal. he purity of the cocoa remains intact, and no other additives such as butter, vegetable oils, milk or lecithin derivates are added. Now, for the first time, an organic version is available. Combining sweet and spicy, the subtle warmth and the intense cocoa of this bar warm you from within.

Carob cream - Spreadable BIO Carrubato di Sicilia
Let yourself be conquered by the goodness of Ciokarrua Spreadable Carrubato, a spreadable organic carob cream, also excellent for making delicious cakes for your children. Only Nebrodi hazelnuts, Sicilian carobs and extra virgin olive oil for a genuine cream made in Sicily.

Mint, aromatic and invigorating, adds a refreshing thrill to a classic chocolate of Modica.

Single Origin Colombia Chocolate - Dark 86%
Single-origin Colombia chocolate is a delicious 86% dark chocolate bar produced in a completely artisanal way from cocoa beans grown in the mountains of Macarena, in Colombia. It is precisely from the direct processing of selected and roasted cocoa beans that cocoa mass, the main ingredient of chocolate, is obtained. The result is an authentic chocolate bar with a unique and unrepeatable taste.

Still made without added fats or emulsifiers in the cold working, the cocoa paste is not subjected to the tempering processes typically used to make other chocolate. Today the mixture is prepared in a double boiler with the addition of refined sugar, that doesn’t melt. The sugar crystals are thus preserved- the unique secret of the Modican recipe.

Single Origin Ecuador Chocolate - Dark 78%
From Arriba cocoa, the first of the Fino De Aroma cocoa, we obtain Ecuador single origin chocolate. It is a delicious 78% dark chocolate bar produced in a completely artisanal way from cocoa beans grown by the cacaocultores of South America. It is precisely from the direct processing of selected and roasted cocoa beans that the best cocoa mass, the main ingredient of this chocolate, is obtained. The result is an authentic chocolate bar with a fine and delicate flavor.

Modica chocolate worked as did the Aztecs at the time of the Spanish conquistadors, technically can be defined chocolate 'cold' and is grainy and crumbly. It's characteristic of this process the eventual formation of a white coating on the surface of the chocolate, following the re-emergence of the cocoa butter.

Modica Chocolate IGP BIO Chilli - GrezzoPuro Line
The GrezzoPuro line offers an Organic Modica Chocolate with a minimum 70% darkening percentage to enhance the tropical notes of the Sao Tome cocoa beans. The dark chocolate in this bar is combined with an Italian chilli pepper obtained from an organic supply chain, without the use of natural flavors.

One of the most popular chocolates in Italy is Modica chocolate, made in Sicily. The tradition of chocolate making in Sicily came about centuries ago when the natives were taught the traditional process by Spaniards, beginning by collecting cacao beans (more about their influence on Sicilian Cuisine in this post). 

Modica Chocolate IGP BIO Orange Peel - GrezzoPuro Line
The Organic Modica PGI Chocolate of the GrezzoPuro line has a minimum 70% dark chocolate percentage that enhances the tropical notes of the Sao Tome cocoa beans. The combination with dark chocolate of organic orange peel from a controlled supply chain, without the use of natural flavors, gives you an authentic and genuine chocolate bar that tastes of Sicily.

Modica chocolate IGP with ginger - Minimum cocoa 50%
Delicately spicy flavor and excellent dark chocolate for Modica IGP Chocolate with Ginger. Taste and quality in a bar of dark chocolate at least 50%, without the addition of cocoa butter and emulsifiers or lecithins.

Pomegranate Modica IGP chocolate - minimum cocoa 50%
Pomegranate is a fruit rich in antioxidants and is a symbol of health, abundance and fertility. Try the unprecedented combination of its fresh, slightly acidic aroma and the intense taste of Modica IGP dark chocolate at 50%. A bar of chocolate that is good for your health.

Modica chocolate IGP Sicilian salt - Minimum cocoa 50%
Break and taste the Modica chocolate bar with Sicilian salt, a real treat for the palate with the scent of the Sicilian sea. The delicate aroma of fleur de sel combined with the intense taste of 50% dark Modica chocolate will surprise you.