Alpa, the first-prize Calabrian chestnut-based products

Alpa is a thriving reality located at the foot of the Sila Piccola, in Calabria, specialized in the processing and transformation of one of the most typical fruits of the territory, namely His Majesty the chestnut.
Since 1960, Alpa has specialized in the production and processing of fresh chestnuts and derivatives such as flour, jams and preserves. Alpa's products are a real treat, the result of the quality of the ingredients and tradition, and we are not the only ones who say it. In fact, Alpa has also managed to conquer The WineHunter thanks to some products that have allowed it to obtain the WineHunter Award. Ready to find out a little more about this company and the products that allowed it to win this coveted award? Then keep reading!

Alpa, the Italian artisanal tradition

Alpa was founded in 1996, the year in which paragraph #39 was consolidated; a marketing activity started by the Gualtieri family in 1960. Over the years, the company has grown a lot and has progressively expanded its range of products, which today can boast numerous jams, creams and preserves of the highest quality. #39 However, the philosophy has remained the same as always: to enhance the raw material by producing excellent products that reflect the Italian tradition, but that at the same time add a touch of novelty. The production, equal to about 5000 quintals per &' year, is handcrafted at the plant in Rogliano (CS), structured in three separate departments that operate according to regulations designed to maximize the naturalness of the product and food safety. The craftsmanship preserves the quality and properties of the selected raw materials, 100% Italian. In fact, only the best Italian seasonal fruits are those used to make excellent, genuine and natural products, preserving the quality of strictly fresh fruit, without the use of preservatives and dyes.

Alpa, the natural principles that guide

Alpa products are genuine and have always respected the same principles, few but of value. For over 60 years, Alpa has remained faithful to its original approach, working only fresh seasonal fruit, without the use of processed or semi-finished products, carrying out the process in an artisanal way and using only cane sugar, but limiting the doses so as not to sacrifice the taste and aroma of the raw material. To reinforce this approach, a great source of pride for the company that has thus managed to achieve great results, organic production has also been increased, now equal to about 70% of production. But what is the raw material we are talking about? Well, the Alpa products are really many and all delicious, but the company has achieved excellence, both in Italy and in Europe, especially thanks to chestnuts. Once called “the bread of the poor”, today they are considered a delicious and precious food, a gourmet ingredient in many sweet and savory dishes. Let's find out together how Alpa decided to enhance

Alpa, WineHunter products (and more)

We don't want to keep you waiting any longer, so we'll immediately reveal which Alpa WineHunter Award products are.

The first product is enclosed in a small jar that, once opened, will overwhelm you with the aroma that will be released. We are talking about roasted chestnuts with chocolate cream, a delicious variant of the classic chocolate cream. The products used are first-choice medium-sized Italian whole chestnuts prepared with a slow cooking process that preserves their organoleptic properties and which are then immersed in an intense dark chocolate cream, categorically without palm oil. Roasted chestnuts with chocolate are perfect both to be enjoyed as a dessert and to season savory meat-based dishes, such as beef. Absolutely delicious.

Another award-winning product are roasted chestnuts in rum syrup, a very tasty variant of the famous product of the Italian autumn tradition. The chestnuts, after being peeled and selected, are immersed in rum syrup. Roasted chestnuts in rum syrup are extremely versatile: perfect as a dessert, they are the ideal ingredient for making desserts with a particular filling and as a combination with ice cream with a simple taste.
In short, the products you just saw are guaranteed, a real delight to try at least once in your life, but even the other products in the range should not be underestimated.

For example, a very interesting product are the Organic Cornmeal and Chestnut Penne, which are very special for their sweetness and texture, ideal even for those looking for gluten-free products. This bronze-drawn pasta is the perfect combination of corn and chestnut flour. Excellent with pesto or nut sauce, but being already very tasty, it is also perfect to be enjoyed with sage and butter, two ingredients that will enhance the aroma of these delicious penne.

Turning to creams, the chestnut cream with dark chocolate is also interesting, also' it has been awarded by The WineHunter, a delicious creation that gives an extra touch of sweetness to your snacks. With a natural, genuine and refined taste, this cream is perfect for a good but refined snack or breakfast. Produced without the use of dyes and preservatives, this cream will become your number one ally for your most delicious breakfasts!

If, on the other hand, you want a sweet cream that allows you to fully enjoy the aroma and simplicity of chestnuts, you cannot fail to try Alpa's BIO chestnut cream, also' it has been awarded by The WineHunter, a sweet and pleasant preparation consisting of only organic chestnuts with l&' addition of BIO cane sugar. This cream is perfect on bread or rusks, perhaps as an alternative to hazelnut cream, but it is also well used to fill cakes or pies or if combined with fresh cheeses for tasty appetizers.

If, on the other hand, you want to stock up on whole roasted chestnuts then you must try natural roasted chestnuts, a product that follows the tradition of Made in Italy and that allows you to always have the classic soft and already peeled roasted chestnut at hand, preserved in water and sugar. Chestnuts, cooked over low heat, come whole, so they can be enjoyed as a snack or dessert or as the main ingredient for your sweet or savory dishes.

Alpa products are good and genuine, prepared by processing chestnuts according to Italian tradition, in order to preserve their organoleptic qualities. Alpa preparations are a combination of aromas and flavors where chestnut is literally the protagonist. If you want to discover the thousand aromatic nuances of this ingredient, take a look at our selection, among which the products awarded by The WineHunter also stand out

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