This special torrone of Noto is a soft, tasteful nougat made with whole pistachio nuts from Bronte the pistachio capital of Sicily.
The pistachios are added to orange blossom honey and whisked with eggs and orange rinds on a small fire, with no additives. The processing is similar to the one used for other nougats. When ready, the mass is pressed by hand into wooden blocks.
When visiting Noto be sure to visit:
Caffé Sicilia dal 1892
Proprietors Corrado and Carlo Assenza (Noto Slow Food Representative) produce excellent granita and gelati.
Gelati made from almonds from nearby Avola.
Gelati made from pistachios from Bronte, on the slopes of Mt. Etna.
Montezuma- chocolate gelato with cinnamon and candied orange peel.
Chocolates filled with basil scented almond paste.
Biscotti of almonds, sesame seeds and orange rind
Honey flavored with wild fennel
Caffé Sicilia dal 1892 exports its products throughout the world: almond paste, cannoli di ricotta, cassettini (sweet almond pastries), sponge cakes and pasta reale, almond biscuits, and preserved lemon peel covered in chocolate.
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