Italy

Beloved for its bright, emerald-green color and fresh, sweet flavor, the Castelvetrano has quickly become one of the world’s most sought-after varietals. Native to Sicily, these olives are cured without fermentation, a key step that locks in their natural brightness and mild flavor.

Sweet, mild and crowd-pleasing, these olives are harvested off the coast of Sicily and cured without fermentation, allowing for remarkably fresh, mild and sweet flavor.

Beloved for its bright, emerald-green color and fresh, sweet flavor, the Castelvetrano has quickly become one of the world’s most sought-after varietals. Native to Sicily, these olives are cured without fermentation, a key step that locks in their natural brightness and mild flavor. Pair with Brie.

Pecorino Camomilla is produced in May and June, when the sheep graze on the best grass of the year and the fields are covered with chamomile flowers. The cheesemaker was inspired by memories of his grandma, who would put the cheese in large wooden crates covered with fresh cut chamomile to preserve it as it aged. The wheels were stored closed up under the arches during the...

It took a lot of searching, but we found the best Taralli in Puglia. Mitica® Taralli are made with extra virgin olive oil and white wine, adding layers of flavor and contributing to a pleasantly crumbly texture that is not too dry like so many others. Their richness and full flavor make them far more special than any ordinary cracker.

For over 200 years, the Locatelli name has reigned supreme as Italy’s finest cheese producer. The Locatelli family meticulously honed the craft of cheese making to give you a product unequaled in quality, uniformity and taste. Today, Locatelli is the number one brand of imported Italian cheese in America and is found in the finest gourmet establishments, supermarkets, club...

Hand-cut pieces of candied crab apple come alive with a hint of potent mustard extract. Mostarda is a traditional condiment that balances sweetness and heat. Suggested pairings include Pecorino Romano, Pecorino Toscano, or roast or boiled meats.

Hand-cut pieces of candied green tomato come alive with a hint of potent mustard essence. Mostarda is a traditional condiment that balances sweetness and heat. Suggested pairings include Taleggio, Cacio de Roma®, fresh and bloomy rind cheeses.

They like it fiery in Italy and it doesn’t get any more speziato than Calabria’s namesake peppers paired with a mild green olive to balance the boldness. We love this mix tossed with spaghetti and grilled chicken.

Native to the Calabria region of Italy, these Ferrari-red chili peppers are spicy, smoky and fruity. Chefs love to use these mildly fermented peppers to add brightness and heat to pizzas, grilled or roasted meat or sautéed greens. Pro tip: save the oil for dipping crusty bread.