Organic Verdello Lemon

The green lemon of the Sicilian summer: thin peel, abundant juice and the fresh scent of the third flowering

When all the lemons have rested, the Verdello arrives: green, juicy and fragrant, the lemon that defies the calendar.

Organic Verdello Lemon: Authenticity and Artisanal Flavor

The Organic Verdello Lemon is the quintessential summer lemon: while other citrus fruits await winter, it ripens under the July and August sun, with its distinctive, thin, light green peel rich in essential oils and a succulent pulp with an elegant, yet never aggressive, acidity. Grown according to organic farming principles, without pesticides or synthetic waxes, it offers a zest that's completely safe for grating—a precious detail, because it's precisely in the Verdello's zest that its most subtle fragrance lies. It's the lemon that saves summer tables, when granitas, salads, and fish demand true freshness.
 
 
 

The roots of this Verdello Lemon are deep in tradition

Verdello is the brainchild of 19th-century Sicilian gardeners. At a time when lemons were worth their weight in gold—sailing ships laden with crates sailed to America, where Sicilian juice was highly sought after—growers invented "forcing," a clever technique that, by suspending irrigation in midsummer, encouraged the trees to blossom extraordinarily. From those out-of-season flowers, the following summer grew green lemons: Verdelli, in fact, which allowed for fresh lemons during the thirstiest months. A small, Sicilian agronomic revolution, which still today provides the right lemon at the right time.
 
 
 

Choosing Organic Green Lemon means taking care of yourself

Summer lemons are a precious ally when it's needed most: their vitamin C supports the body strained by the heat, while their juice, diluted in cool water, is one of the oldest and smartest ways to stay hydrated. The flavonoids in the peel and its essential oils complete the antioxidant profile, and the citric acid aids digestion and the absorption of plant-based iron. Virtually calorie-free, Verdello adds flavor to dishes and drinks, reducing the need for salt and sugar. Organic, it's used from zest to the last drop.
 
 
 

How to Best Use: Organic Verdello Lemon

• GOLD AND GREEN COLD PASTA — A summer first course that surprises: season the Organic Margherita Semolina Spaghetti with Verdello juice and zest, raw oil and Organic Dried Chives: the yellow of turmeric and the green of lemon, freshness in technicolor.
• GREMOLATA GREEN BEANS — The side dish that smells good: skip the Fresh Organic Green Beans with a mixture of Verdello zest and Organic Red Garlic: gremolata transforms a simple side dish into a memorable dish.
• LEMON AND APRICOT TART — The sweet summer snack: a shortcrust pastry with Organic La Vergara Type 2 Soft Wheat Flour, a veil of 100% Organic Apricot Spread and a cream flavored with Verdello zest: tart and sweet in perfect balance.

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Verdello, with its thin skin, can be stored at room temperature for 4-5 days and in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 weeks. To have it always ready, squeeze the juice into ice cube trays and freeze it, then grate the zest before juicing: nothing of this lemon deserves to go to waste.
 
 
 

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