Arancia del Gargano

These fragrant oranges originate from the Gargano peninsula in Apulia, the only citrus producing region on the Italian Adriatic coast. Famous for its picturesque landscapes of orange and lemon groves, the area between the towns of Rodi, Ischitella, and Vico del Gargano is called 'Il triangolo giallo-arancio' (the yellow-orange triangle) and has an agricultural tradition dating back to the ancient times.

The sweet Gargano oranges are cultivated in two varieties, Duretta and Biondo, both of which are characterized by a long shelf life. In fact, since they remain firm and juicy weeks after harvesting, Gargano oranges used to be one of the most popular Italian fruits for transatlantic export.

In Apulia, Arancia del Gargano fruits can be enjoyed all year round: Durettas mature around Christmastime, and Biondo oranges start to ripen between April and May, but can be found in the market and consumed fresh until September.