Cultivations
Lemon Trees
The first cultivation of lemons in Europe was born in Sicily, around the tenth century.
Only many centuries later, this production began to develop in other parts of Italy.
The Sicilian lemon, as well as being the oldest of the existing crops, is certainly the most popular for its particular fragrance, taste and colour.
The lemon is a real panacea for our body, particularly for the treatment of throat and skin; it also strengthens the immune system, thanks to the presence of vitamin C and other antioxidants and anti-cancer agents.
Cultivations
Orange Tree
The cultivation of oranges in Sicily dates back to the first century, during the first Roman Empire.
And only after centuries, this fruit was rediscovered by Portuguese sailors who returned from the Far East, where oranges have definite origin.
But it is in the hot land of Sicily that these wonderful trees and their fruits have spread throughout the centuries, presenting itself today as the best production in the world for quality and nutritional characteristics, draining, purifying and for anti-inflammatory use.
Organic farming
Our orange groves, cultivated according to organic farming, are located in the quiet and sunny area of the city of Ispica, a place known for its "Cava", which is an amazing archaeological site, and for its monumental beauty and landscape.
The Territory
Organic Lemon and Orange Groves of South-Eastern Sicily
Our lemon trees, grown according to organic farming, are located in the lush area of South Eastern Sicily between the city of Ispica, famous for its Liberty and its archaeological park of "Cava", and the Mediterranean coasts.
products
Chocolate of Modica,
From our cultivations of intensely scented organic lemons and oranges, one of the most refined expressions of the island's confectionery tradition is born:
Modica Chocolate.
A Truly
Unique Chocolate
It is with the citrus from our lemon and orange groves that we create valuable variants of this unique-in-the-world chocolate. In these products, Mediterranean freshness meets the ancient art of the Modican masters, giving rise to an authentically Sicilian taste experience.