September. The time of apples.

Taking inspiration from a movie that made girls and boys fall in love in the eighties with Sophie Marceau, it is indeed the right time to eat the best and juiciest apples. 
 

The Valle Varaita is a beautiful mountain reality in Cuneo, Piedmont. A historic land for apple production. Places close to Saluzzese and Cavour where every year the largest apple fair in Italy, Tuttomele, takes place. A valley crossed by a tributary of the Po, the Varaita stream that descends from the slopes of Monviso. An ancient land, a narrow and unspoiled valley. High-altitude apples that offer a unique flavor.
 

The Monvisotta company implements hormonal competition in all its plantations, which allows for a perfect understanding of the timing and extent of any pest attacks. The mountain and climate also greatly reduce any sanitation operations, which are always carried out with natural products. The Valle Varaita is a natural protector of fruit. Freshness, a constantly present breeze, and stony soils are elements that ward off pests.
 

In Valle Varaita, the temperature fluctuations between night and day are very high, allowing the plant to rest and especially the fruit to enhance its aromatic profile of scents and flavors, particularly found in the skin. Furthermore, the apple matures more slowly, thus preserving its crunchiness.
 

Let’s start with the so-called early apples. Mondial Gala apples are very juicy and sweet. With yellow and red stripes, they are firm and not large in size. Crunchy with a nice acidity due to being cultivated in the mountains. They remain crunchy for at least six months, which gives them a higher quality value compared to those grown in the plains. 
 

By biting into them and crunching them… savoring their freshness and crunchiness. They are ideal for juices and apple pies because they do not turn to mush and maintain their integrity even after being in the oven.