Almonds were once grown all over the province of Bari, profoundly influencing the agricultural landscape. Various native cultivars developed in the area around Toritto, near the edge of the Alta Murgia. Named after historic citizens of the town, some have managed to withstand the invasion of the more productive Californian varieties. They still bear the names of local figures, like Antonio De Vito and Filippo Cea. This latter variety, whose “mother” plant survives in Matine di Toritto, is particularly excellent and still found in many almond groves. Its notable creaminess makes it ideal for use in confectionery.
Season
Harvested from late August to early October, depending on the cultivar
Some young producers are again investing in the Filippo Cea almond, having recognized its superiority compared to other varieties. The Presidium protects and promotes Toritto almonds, an important step for the survival of traditional almond growing.
Production area
Toritto Municipality and surrounds, Bari Province
Presidium supported by
Union Camere Puglia, Puglia Regional Department of Food and Agricultural Resources
Production area
Toritto Municipality and surrounds, Bari Province
Presidium supported by
Union Camere Puglia, Puglia Regional Department of Food and Agricultural Resources
Producers
Emilia D’Urso
Strada Comunale Le Matine
Contrada Pilapalucci
Toritto (Ba)
Tel. +39 349 4374955
mandorladitoritto@gmail.com
Pasquale Peragine
Via dell’Indipendenza, 3
Toritto (Ba)
Tel. +39 347 7615237
peraginepasquale@libero.it
Gaetano Rubertis
Via Dr.Gianpaolo Onofrio, 41
Toritto (Ba)
Tel. +39 338 7762925
gaetano_rubertis@virgilio.it
Emilia D’Urso
Strada Comunale Le Matine
Contrada Pilapalucci
Toritto (Ba)
Tel. +39 349 4374955
mandorladitoritto@gmail.com
Pasquale Peragine
Via dell’Indipendenza, 3
Toritto (Ba)
Tel. +39 347 7615237
peraginepasquale@libero.it
Gaetano Rubertis
Via Dr.Gianpaolo Onofrio, 41
Toritto (Ba)
Tel. +39 338 7762925
gaetano_rubertis@virgilio.it
Slow Food Presidium Producers’ Coordinator
Emilia D’Urso
Tel. +39 349 4374955
mandorladitoritto@gmail.com
Slow Food Presidium Coordinator
Leonardo Manganelli
Tel. +39 329 8075548
lemancinque@gmail.com
Emilia D’Urso
Tel. +39 349 4374955
mandorladitoritto@gmail.com
Slow Food Presidium Coordinator
Leonardo Manganelli
Tel. +39 329 8075548
lemancinque@gmail.com