Dolci Ricordi di Sicilia
Assorted Sant'Agata olives
Assorted Sant'Agata olives
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🍽️ Critical Data: Traditional Almond Paste | Weight 350g | 3 Variants Included
🔥 Taste Intensity: 4/5 | 🎯 Ideal for: Lovers of Sicilian traditions, devotional gifts, almond lovers.
The sweet symbol of the Patron Saint: between legend and Etna confectionery
Sant'Agata's Olivette are not just simple sweets, but the edible story of a deep and devout Catania. Every almond paste "olive" evokes the miracle of the tree that sprouted at the Saint's touch during her martyrdom. This assorted box, curated by the masters of "Dolci Ricordi di Sicilia," offers a sensory journey that crosses the classic natural recipe to reach towards delicious chocolate coatings, celebrating the awakening of the Sicilian spring.
- 🌱 Almond Soul: The base consists of the finest almond paste, processed with sugar and vanillin to achieve that "soft and dense" consistency typical of the Catania pastry shop tradition.
- 🍫 Trilogy of Coatings: The assortment allows you to alternate the natural version (bright green) with the roundness of milk chocolate and the velvety sweetness of white chocolate, creating a perfect balance between the savoriness of the nuts and the creaminess of the cocoa.
- 🧑🍳 Artisanal Craftsmanship: Unlike artificial industrial products, our olivette maintain a grainy and aromatic texture, faithful to the manual workmanship that defines their iconic shape.
- 🌋 Connection to the Territory: Made on the slopes of Mount Etna, they embody the spirit of the February 5th festival, bringing the scent of the first almond blossoms and damp lava stone into your home.
Product Sheet
| Parameter | Technical Detail |
|---|---|
| Net Weight | 350g |
| Main Ingredients | Almonds, sugar, milk chocolate, white chocolate. |
| Box Variants | Natural, Milk Chocolate, White Chocolate. |
| Allergens | Almonds, Milk, Soy Lecithin. May contain traces of other nuts. |
🍷 The Taste Ambassador recommends:
The Olivette are high-sugar-density sweets. To enjoy them fully, I recommend serving them at room temperature (around 20°C) to allow the almond paste to release the essential note of vanilla. They pair divinely with a small glass of Cinnamon Rosolio or, for a more modern pairing, with a bitter espresso coffee to balance the sweetness of the almond.
- Luca Mauro Consoli
Complete the Experience
🛒 Minne di Sant'Agata: To complete the tray of typical Catania festival sweets.
🛒 Cinnamon Rosolio: The traditional liqueur to accompany the almond.
📦 What you receive
350g assorted box of Sant'Agata's Olivette. The mix includes natural green versions and chocolate-covered variants (milk and white).
🌡️ Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Once opened, reseal the package to prevent the almond paste from drying out due to air exposure.
⚠️ Note: The food colorings used are compliant with regulations to ensure consumer safety while maintaining the traditional look.
Savor the Catania legend. The devotion of a land in the palm of your hand.
