Due Palmenti: scents, aromas and flavors of Sicily on your table

Close your eyes and imagine a vast expanse of land under the blue sky and blazing sun, at the foot of Mount Etna. Think of being right in the heart of Eastern Sicily, halfway between the volcano that overshadows this land and the sea, where the rich soil and warm southern sun allow fruits and plants to grow rich in aroma and flavor. And indeed, it is right here, in Pedara, in the province of Catania, that the Azienda Agricola Due Palmenti is located, at an altitude of about 610 meters above sea level, in the homonymous district from which the company takes its name. And as Martino Allegra, the owner of the agricultural company, reveals, it is an expanding reality.
Starting from the 2.5 hectares of land in 2019, Azienda Agricola Due Palmenti is rapidly expanding and gaining fame thanks to its products and high-quality herbs. In fact, Due Palmenti is engaged in the production and marketing of aromatic plants, of which oregano is undoubtedly the flagship, although there are also other aromatic herbs like marjoram, bay leaves, sage, thyme, rosemary, mint, and chili peppers, which thrive in these lands thanks to the techniques used, respectful of the environment and biodiversity, without the aid of chemical products.

Due Palmenti and the poetry of the Sicilian territory

As already mentioned, the Due Palmenti company is immersed in a territory rich in history and rural traditions passed down from father to son, generation after generation. Green hills, farmhouses, noble villas, and terraces provide a backdrop to a landscape that appears to travelers to be outside of time and space.
On these lands stands majestic Mount Etna, which provides ideal conditions for cultivating the products of the earth. In fact, the Etnean territory has climatic characteristics that make it unique: winters are mild and moderately rainy, while summers are hot and very sunny. The volcanic soil is sandy, thus light and rich in microelements brought by the lava flows that have several times wiped out this territory and forced the local people to start over from scratch. It is an enchanting place, particularly suited and ideal for hosting a wide variety of typical local crops, including aromatic herbs, which stand out for their intense aromas and release flavors, tastes, and fragrances that are particularly fragrant, unique in their kind thanks to the characteristics offered by the area.

Due Palmenti: the unmistakable Sicilian oregano

The oregano is a unique aromatic herb that has numerous possible uses in the kitchen. This herb, when dried, has been used in cooking since ancient times in the Mediterranean basin. It can be used as the main ingredient in tomato sauce and to flavor meat and fish dishes, sauces, cheeses, focaccias, salads, and soups.
Sicilian oregano is definitely the most sought after and renowned. It grows at mountain and foothill latitudes, and it is this particular location that gives it an intense and characteristic aroma.
Not surprisingly, the term oregano comes from the Greek "oros," meaning mountain, and "ganos," meaning joy, thus meaning joy of the mountain. The dried Sicilian oregano from the Azienda Agricola Due Palmenti is therefore the essence of Sicily, its territory, and its aromas. Due Palmenti has decided to enhance this typical local product by bringing it to the attention of the general public.

To capture the essence of Sicilian oregano and present it to lovers of this exquisite aroma, Due Palmenti uses the flowering tops of oregano collected in the summer, which are then gathered into bunches and undergo drying in the shade, in warm, dry, and well-ventilated places, or in dehydrators to maintain the aroma intact, thereby prolonging its preservation.
All phases are carried out by hand, from transplanting to the removal of weeds to harvesting, drying, and packaging, thus imparting a strongly territorial connotation to the product itself.

Due Palmenti and the importance of the environment

Could an agricultural company like Due Palmenti not have an eye towards the territory that allows it to cultivate its products? Due Palmenti, in order to preserve the surrounding environment and its beauty, sets as its primary objective to offer its customers agricultural products and services of high quality standards by implementing a form of sustainable low-impact agriculture, in order to provide healthy and genuine products while enhancing local specialties and traditions, striving to best combine tradition and innovation.

Aromatic herbs and spices are cultivated using organic fertilizers, without resorting to synthetic chemical products, in respect of the environment and biodiversity. All production phases are executed by hand, which are thus undoubtedly costly in economic terms but confer high value and authenticity to the final product.

In short, the herbs from Due Palmenti are undoubtedly unique and unmistakable. If you don't want to miss the true taste and aroma of dried oregano, don't miss out on Due Palmenti's products!