Western European Nuts

Native to Spain, this almond variety bears a smooth, white-colored fruit which has a distinctively rounder and plumper shape than other, more common almond varieties. The nut is distinguished by an exceptionally soft and moist texture, often compa... READ MORE

Produced within the Sicilian province of Catania, Pistacchio Verde di Bronte refers to the pistachio nuts of the Napoletana cultivar (also known as Bianca or Nostrale), grown in the fertile volcanic soils around... READ MORE

Noix de Grenoble are walnuts that are gathered in their shells from the end of September and come from three different varieties in the French departments of Isére, Drôme and Savoie. The ancient Romans brought the walnut tree... READ MORE

Almendra de Mallorca are almonds produced on the Island of Mallorca in Spain. They can be sold raw or roasted, with or without skin. These nuts are of exceptional quality and are rigorously tested; they must not be smaller than 12mm or ha... READ MORE

Almonds are the world's most widely grown and consumed tree nut, and Italy is one of the major producers. Particularly rich in aroma and flavor are those cultivated in sunny Sicily, where almonds are the most widely grown fruit after olives. There... READ MORE

Noix du Périgord are early or dry walnuts or walnut kernels with a fine texture and a unique taste similar to black walnuts, produced in the French regions of Aveyron, Charente, Corréze, Dordogne, Lot and Lot-et-Garonne, whe... READ MORE

Named after its region of origin, Nocciola del Piemonte (Piedmont hazelnuts) refers to hazelnuts of the Tonda Gentile Trilobata variety, grown in the hills of Langhe-Roero and Monferrato and produced wi... READ MORE

Named after Giffoni Valle Piana, a lush valley settled at the foot of Mount Licinici, Nocciola di Giffoni refers to dried hazelnuts grown and produced within the province of Salerno. Typically shelled and roasted, the hazelnuts of Giffoni... READ MORE

Châtaigne d'Ardéche are sweet chestnuts of the ancient local varieties of Castanea sativa Miller grown and harvested in the Ardéche, the largest chestnut-producing region in France, with an annual Chestnut Fes... READ MORE

This chestnut is the fruit of the Longal varietal, grown in the Vila Real and Bragança districts in Portugal. These chestnuts are harvested manually when they fall to the ground, and the use of any mechanical instruments or tools d... READ MORE

Although almonds originated in Asia, nowadays some of the best ones are grown around Avola, a city and comune in the sunny province of Syracuse. They can be either sweet or bitter - the sweet ones are widely used in confectionery, while small quan... READ MORE

Avellana de Reus are hazelnuts of the Negreta, Pautet, Gironella, Morella and Culplana varieties grown in the province of Tarragona since the 13th century. These nuts are always categorized by ... READ MORE

Named after a little town settled in the province of Avellino in Campania, the Montella chestnut has been growing in this area since the early Middle Ages. These versatile nuts of the Palummina and Verdole varieties are harvested... READ MORE

Traditionally produced in the neighboring provinces of Viterbo and Rome, Nocciola Romana refers to dried hazelnuts of the Tonda Gentile Romana and Nocchione varieties, grown in the micronutrient-rich volcanic soil of the... READ MORE

Grown in the woods of Monte Baldo, a botanical haven of Alpine flora nestled between the Adige River and lake Garda in Veneto, Marrone di San Zeno is a sweet chestnut cultivar characterized by a particularly strong sweet flavor and a doug... READ MORE

The Vallerano chestnuts are grown in the woods surrounding the volcanic hills of Cimini, located in the province of Viterbo. Since chestnut trees thrive in the well-drained soil rich in minerals and organic matter, the densely forested vo... READ MORE

Traditionally grown in the Tuscan province of Florence, Marrone del Mugello is a particularly sweet variety of chestnut characterized by a rich flavor with slight hints of vanilla and an intense aroma reminiscent of hazelnuts and freshly ... READ MORE

Traditionally grown in the Veneto's province of Treviso for centuries, Marroni del Monfenera refers to the chestnut variety characterized by their straw yellow to hazelnut-brown floury flesh and a very sweet flavor. For a simple treat, Mo... READ MORE

Nueces de Ronda refers to a special variety of walnuts that are cultivated in the Ronda region, located in the mountainous areas of the province of Málaga in Andalusia, Spain. The walnuts from Ronda are distinguished by their exceptional qu... READ MORE

Marrone di Serino, or castagna di Serino is a variety of medium-large chestnut from Campania. The flesh is firm and crunchy with medium sweetness, and it is widely used in cooking. Boiled or roasted, marrone di Serino can be enjo... READ MORE

Named after a small town settled west from the Calore Lucano River, the chestnuts of Roccadaspide are fresh or dried fruits of the Anserta, Abate and Castagna Rossa cultivars grown in the province of Salerno, all of whic... READ MORE

This variety of chestnuts is cultivated in the numerous valleys surrounding the town of Cuneo, where origins of some of the oldest chestnut orchards can be traced back to the 16th century when the royal House of Savoy kept written annual harvest r... READ MORE

Grown in the Piedmont's province of Turin, namely the fertile Susa Valley, Marrone della Valle di Susa refers to the chestnut variety characterized by a particular crunchy consistency of flesh, the sweet flavor and an indisputably unique ... READ MORE

This chestnut comes from the Martaínha Longal varietal, grown in the Portuguese districts of Viseu and Guarda, where the chestnut was even used as currency in the thirteenth century. The nut is reddish-brown with dark stripes acros... READ MORE

This chestnut is produced mainly from the Barea and Clarinha varietals, which are cultivated in the Portalegre district in the Alentejo region of Portugal. They are harvested after they fall from the tree, and they are then sorted, graded, and dri... READ MORE

These Portuguese almonds come from the Casa Nava, Parada, Pesianeia, and Duro Italiano varieties. Every year, between February and March, dazzling white and pink almond blossoms cover the rugged slopes of the Up... READ MORE

Noisette de Cervione are hazelnuts from the Fertile de Coutard variety and their shape is best described as a flattened heart. They are cultivated in the French region of Haute-Corse, favorable for its high humidity, irrigated so... READ MORE

This chestnut grows in the Portuguese district of Vila Real, whose soil is rich in organic matter and perfect for growing large, healthy chestnuts. The chestnut usually prefers colder climates, and the summer weather conditions in the district hav... READ MORE

Traditionally grown in the Veneto's province of Treviso for centuries, Marrone di Combai is a fresh chestnut characterized by floury yet crunchy white flesh, as well as a sugary and sweet flavor. Combai chestnuts can be consumed roasted, ... READ MORE

The Almond of Toritto is a traditional agricultural food product from the region of Apulia, named after the homonymous city located on the Murgia hills. Their trees might not be as productive as the Californian varieties, but they are extremely re... READ MORE

Cultivated in the provinces of Grosseto and Siena, these chestnuts thrive in the rich soil of volcanic rocks and sandstone found around Mount Amiata, one of the largest Italian lava domes, located in southern Tuscany, about 20km northwest of Lago ... READ MORE

Nueces de Nerpio are premium-quality walnuts from the region of Nerpio in Albacete, Spain. These walnuts are known for their high antioxidant levels, particularly polyphenols, which are significantly greater than those in other walnut varieties. C... READ MORE

Grown in the province of Bologna for centuries, Marrone di Castel del Rio is one the most valuable chestnut varieties in Italy. They are harvested in fall but can also be preserved by simple fermentation methods after which they can be en... READ MORE

Grown in the mountainous Tuscan province of Arezzo since the 9th century, Marrone di Caprese Michelangelo refers to raw or dried chestnuts characterized by a high starch content of its ivory-white flesh, and an intense aroma reminiscent o... READ MORE

Pinolo del Parco di Migliarino-San Rossore is an organically grown local variety of pine nuts certified as a traditional agricultural product of Tuscany. The harvest begins while the pine cones are still closed. They are then left in the ... READ MORE