Vastedda del Belice PDO
Salemi
The only Italian PDO stretched curd cheese produced from sheep’s milk, Vastedda is made from the milk of the Belice sheep, an indigenous breed that is found in the area between Trapani, Agrigento and ...
An edible heritage. The discovery of the countless local products of the west of Sicily is worth the trip alone.
A priceless heritage that has made the gastronomic culture of the west of Sicily appreciated the world over, both for its richness and uniqueness, and for the certified wholesomeness and provenance of its products, which boast numerous Slow Food Presidia. Indeed, terroir is a fundamental element of local dishes, prepared with this region’s unique products.
The gastronomic experience in the west of Sicily is a journey within a journey, through the many traditional specialities created by the fusion of multiple influences and cultures over thousands of years and through the variety of the local ingredients. Every dish in this region is a “slice” of history.
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Cubbaita
Trapani
A sweet listed in the register of traditional Sicilian agri-food products , the cubbaita, a sweet of Arab origin, owes its deliciousness to almonds and honey. An irresistible almond cake, sometimes...
Zabbina
Salemi
This name, of Arabic origin, means sheep’s milk ricotta and whey. A ricotta so fresh that it has not yet firmed up, as it has just come to the surface of the whey. Savouring this soft and sweet-smelli...
Cous Cous
San Vito Lo Capo
Couscous is a semolina-based dish of Berber origin and a traditional part of North African cuisine. In Sicily, this dish perfectly embodies the Arab cultural legacy and is a symbol of integration betw...
“Gambero rosso” (giant red shrimp)
Mazara del Vallo
The aristaeomorpha foliacea – the “gambero rosso” or giant red shrimp – a delicious crustacean that is appreciated by chefs all over the world, is strongly linked to the history of the town of Mazara ...
Cassatelle in brodo
Erice
These “cassatedde” – traditional ravioli from the west of Sicily, notably the Agro Ericino area – have a strong flavour. Made with local products, such as the sheep’s milk ricotta used to stuff them a...
Capperi
Pantelleria
They have their roots in the volcanic soil and unique climate characteristics of the island of Pantelleria. These characteristics give the capers an unmistakable flavour and have earned them the PGI d...
Valli Trapanesi Olive Oil PDO
Trapani
The landscape of the west of Sicily is characterised by the foliage of the olive trees that dot the countryside; an ancient, typically Mediterranean tree that spread to this part of the island under t...
Trapani Sea Salt PGI
Trapani
Considered “white gold” since ancient times, salt is one of the oldest minerals formed on Earth and has always been valued by humans: for preserving and seasoning food, as a remedy against certain end...
Vastedda del Belice PDO
Salemi
Cubbaita
Trapani
Zabbina
Salemi
Cous Cous
San Vito Lo Capo
“Gambero rosso” (giant red shrimp)
Mazara del Vallo
Trapani Sea Salt PGI
Trapani
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