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. 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 – 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 meats, or sautéed greens. Save the oil for dipping crusty bread!

Pecorino Riserva is made in Rocalbegna, a small village dating from medieval times. The town is located in the high valley of Albegna, in the province of Grosseto, which in turn is located in the region of Tuscany. The sheep’s milk that is used to make this cheese is drawn from flocks who graze closeby in the Maremma hills and on the slopes of Amiata Mountain.  These...

Delitia’s Burrata di Bufala is produced using pasteurized water buffalo milk from Cooperativa La Contadina, in the Campania region of Italy. The cooperative collects milk from 20 local farms within 10 miles of the production facility and is delivered daily. Once the milk is received, the cheese is made within the same day. In turn, our exporter is timing these shipments to arrive...