Azienda Cascio Carmela

L&' the company was founded in Villafranca Sicura, which is located on a hill about 350 meters above sea level. It is the country that gave birth to the charismatic Cardinal Pappalardo of Palermo. But it is the town of oranges and falls under the Ribera DOP. It is located in the province of Agrigento and here the green spots of orange and citrus groves seem like heavenly oases that emerge from the typical Sicilian

The entire production of the Cascio Carmela Company in Villafranca Sicula is strictly organic and the care taken by Mr. Vito Perricone in the countryside makes it one of the most significant from a qualitative point of view. Only 3 — 4 of the best oranges. An intact environment, where the plants are left to produce without too many interventions that force their productions. No treatment, use of traps for sexual confusion and hormones that attract parasites to its interior by harnessing them in waxes that block them. Orange groves are rich in butterflies, bees, and other positive insects that reveal a healthy environment. On some plants, bees have built their hives and inside them you can see orange blossom honey

The harvest is done by hand and Vito Perricone's company uses gloves and a strict cleaning protocol for all those who are employed in the collection. Before entering the field, cleansing the body is a substantial factor. We don't smoke in the fields. In short, oranges are and must be left pure until they arrive on our tables. In addition, they are not waxed or treated, so the peels are very good for use in pastry, cooking and for candies to combine with dark chocolate

In addition to oranges, in the Cascio Carmela farm there are also beautiful lemon, grapefruit and cedar trees. A citrus grove rich in plants, including very fragrant tangerines. A plot on the hill that overlooks the beautiful village of Caltabellotta, perched on the mountain. A magical place where the climate is particularly ventilated. During the flowering and maturation of citrus fruits, the scent that emanates is intoxicating and balsamic. Not far from the citrus grove, about thirty bee houses for the production of honey with a very intense aroma and flavor