Organic Valdichiana Aglione Sauce

Organic vegetables produced and harvested by hand

The king of Tuscan condiments: an ancient, sweet and incredibly digestible flavour.

Valdichiana Aglione Sauce Podere Marella

Podere Marella's Valdichiana Aglione Sauce is the epitome of Tuscan culinary tradition, a condiment that celebrates the simplicity and unparalleled quality of its ingredients. Made with organic, hand-grown and harvested vegetables, this sauce features Aglione, a prized variety typical of the Valdichiana region, known for its generous size and delicate aroma. Unlike common garlic, Aglione offers a sweet, enveloping flavor, making it extremely digestible and free of that pungent aftertaste, so much so that it's jokingly called "kissing garlic."

Podere Marella's recipe faithfully follows tradition: sun-ripened tomatoes blend with Aglione, premium extra virgin olive oil, a touch of vinegar, salt, and pepper. The result is a 100% Italian sauce, vegan and completely free of additives, releasing a fragrance that immediately transports you to the tables of the Tuscan hills.

Choosing this sauce means bringing a slice of Italian biodiversity to your table. The artisanal care in harvesting and the slow processing preserve the integrity of the flavors, offering a perfect base for your pasta dishes. Each jar is a promise of authenticity, ideal for those seeking a healthy, tasty meal deeply rooted in the rhythms of nature.
 
 
 

The roots of this Valdichiana Aglione Sauce are deep in tradition

Valdichiana garlic is a historic bulb, whose presence in these lands dates back to Etruscan times. For centuries, it was the secret ingredient of local rural cuisine, used to season the famous "pici," the area's signature handmade pasta. After risking extinction, this precious vegetable was revived thanks to the passion of producers like Podere Marella, who have capitalized on its botanical and culinary uniqueness.

Growing Aglione requires patience and respect for the earth's rhythms, characteristics that Podere Marella instills in every stage of production. This sauce is more than just a condiment, but a tribute to a unique region, where the fertile soil of the Valdichiana produces fruits with an unmistakable character, making every bite a journey through time and Italy's agricultural history.
 
 
 

Choosing Valdichiana Aglione Sauce means taking care of yourself.

In addition to its extraordinary flavor, Aglione Sauce offers numerous benefits to the body. Aglione is renowned for its health benefits, similar to those of garlic but much easier to tolerate: it's a natural antibacterial and promotes cardiovascular health without weighing down digestion.

The use of organic tomatoes guarantees a natural supply of lycopene, a powerful antioxidant, while the extra virgin olive oil provides essential healthy fats. Being vegan and free of chemical additives, it's suitable for those following natural and conscious diets, offering a healthy alternative to commercially prepared sauces. With only 95kcal per 100g, it's the perfect way to enjoy a delicious meal while staying healthy.
 
 
 

Best Uses: Valdichiana Aglione Sauce

• TRADITIONAL PICI WITH GARLIC:

Heat the sauce in a large pan and add it to the freshly drained pasta. For excellent results, use pasta made with Wholemeal Timilia Flour o Wholemeal Saragolla Flour, adding extra virgin olive oil to taste.

• GOURMET BRUSCHETTE:

Use the sauce as a base for hot bruschetta made with ancient grain bread. Garnish with some Fresh Organic Tomato Cubes or, for a contrast of consistencies, with some Artichokes in Oil.

• BASE FOR MAIN COURSES:

Take advantage of the aroma of the sauce to cook seitan bites or to enrich a legume soup prepared with the Organic Trasimeno BeanThe flavor of the garlic will enhance the sweetness of the legumes.
 
 
 

The Producer: Podere Marella

Podere Marella is a farm that makes biodiversity and organic practices its cornerstones. Located in the Tuscan and Umbrian hills, it lovingly produces hand-picked vegetables, transforming them into gastronomic delicacies that respect the environment and your health.
 
 
 

Ingredients

Organic tomato, 4% organic garlic, organic extra virgin olive oil, organic grape juice, organic vinegar, salt, organic pepper. May contain traces of gluten.
 
 
 

Nutritional Values ​​(average values ​​per 100g of product)

• Energy: 95kcal / 384kj
• Fat: 5,8g (of which saturated 0,8g)
• Carbohydrates: 5,5g (of which sugars 5,5g)
• Proteins: 1,8g
• Salt: 0,8g

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