Organic Sun-Dried Sour Cherries

The sour cherries dried naturally in the Tuscia sun, according to peasant tradition

Just two ingredients, sour cherries and sugar: the oldest and most authentic preserve in the Cellenese world.

The Sour Cherries in the Sun of La Selva

Le Organic Sun-Dried Sour Cherries of La Selva are the oldest and most authentic traditional preserve of the Cellenese world: a preparation that contains just two ingredients — organic sour cherries e sugar —the rural knowledge of Tuscia passed down through generations. The sour cherries, harvested when fully ripe from Carlo's organic vines, are macerated with sugar and then exposed to the Tuscia sun for days, following the ancient preservation technique that allows the aromas to concentrate naturally and the sugars to bind deeply to the fruit. The result is a preserve with a strong character. intense, vinous, deeply aromatic: the fruits remain whole, juicy, immersed in their natural dark ruby-colored syrup. Vegan, naturally gluten free, without any additives, preservatives or processing aids.
 
 
 

The roots of this preserve are deep in pre-industrial peasant wisdom.

The natural sun drying It is one of the oldest conservation techniques of humanity: already documented in the civilizations of the Mediterranean basin (Egyptians, Phoenicians, Etruscans e Romans), allowed summer fruit to be preserved until winter without resorting to complex technologies. In the peasant tradition of Tuscia viterbese, the sour cherries “in the sun” — sometimes also called “sour cherries in the sun" or "old-fashioned sour cherries" — were one of the most typical preparations of the farms and farmers, made in the months of June and July taking advantage of the intense summer solar radiation. Sugar, added in moderate quantities, acted both as a sweetener and as a natural osmotic preservative, extracting the water from the fruit and creating the perfect conditions for extremely long shelf life. Today, La Selva renews this ancient tradition with strictly organic sour cherries, preserving the authenticity of the preparation.
 
 
 

Choosing Visciole al Sole means choosing authenticity without compromise.

These sour cherries represent the quintessence of clean preservationOnly two ingredients, no industrial processing, no additives. They provide a natural concentration of all the active ingredients typical of sour cherries: anthocyanins in high concentration (the antioxidant ruby-purple pigments, particularly abundant in dried acidic fruits), quercetin, polyphenols, fibers, vitamins (partly preserved by slow drying at room temperature, much gentler than industrial pasteurization) and traces of natural melatonin typical of sour cherries. The concentrated energy of 243 kcal per 100g makes it an ideal natural snack for endurance athletes, for those seeking concentrated sweetness without resorting to artificial sweeteners, and for great lovers of authentic gastronomy.
 
 
 

How to Best Use: Organic Sun-Dried Sour Cherries

• ON ICE CREAM, RICOTTA AND PANNA COTTA
  The most widespread and loved use of Visciole al Sole is as topping for spoon desserts: serve them whole with their concentrated syrup on a ball of ice cream, fior di latte or vanilla, to obtain one of the noblest desserts of the Italian tradition. Also splendid on a Organic Buffalo Ricotta freshly drained, perhaps with a grated lemon zest and a pinch of cinnamon. For a minimalist signature dessert, pour them onto a panna cotta vanilla: the white-ruby chromatic contrast is worthy of a starred pastry shop.
• FILLING FOR TARTS, CAKES AND BAKED DESSERTS
  The Visciole al Sole, already macerated and soft, are the faster and more refined filling for baked desserts. Pour them into a shortcrust pastry base to obtain a old-fashioned sour cherry tart with a deep flavor, perhaps adding organic Roman sheep ricotta DOP , or use them as a gourmet layer of a sour cherry tiramisu (instead of coffee). In pastry making, they serve as a precious filling for donuts, croissants, puffs, chocolate cupcakes. Try them on a slice of bread too Traditional Organic Panettone Toasted in a pan with butter: the taste of the holidays on any given morning.
• SAVOURY COMBINATIONS WITH MATURE CHEESES AND MEATS
  The aromatic concentration of the Visciole al Sole makes them a signature complement to savory cuisineServe them whole on the cutting board next to the Falisco Aged Pecorino, Organic Mountain Parmigiano Reggiano DOP 24 months, Velabro Smoked Goat Cheese or Smoked Seasoned Stracchino: the vinous sweetness contrasts the saltiness of the cheese, creating gourmet combinations. For signature dishes, the concentrated syrup can be used as a sauce for roast duck: the flavor of sun-dried sour cherries goes beautifully with game and fatty meats.

The Producer: La Selva

La Selva is the historic organic farm of Celleno (VT), guardian of a Viterbo hazelnut-growing tradition dating back to 1457. Using 100% organic methods, it grows cherries, black cherries, sour cherries, apricots, and plums, as well as producing jams, cherry honey, cherries in vin cotto (cooked wine), sun-dried sour cherries, sour cherries in syrup, the famous Maraschino di Visciole (Visciole Maraschino liqueur), and a line of single-variety extra virgin olive oil. Carlo personally accompanies visitors from row to row to discover the varieties grown.
 
 
 

Ingredients

Organic sour cherries, sugar.

Organically grown. Vegan. Naturally gluten-free. No added preservatives. No colorings. No pectins. No acidifiers.
 
 
 

Food container

Store in a cool, dry place, away from heat and direct light. Once opened, refrigerate at +4°C and consume within 4-6 weeks, keeping the fruit covered in its natural syrup. The concentrated syrup can be used as a sauce, topping, or cocktail flavoring.
 
 
 

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

• Energy: 1.143 kJ / 243 kcal
• Fat: 0 g
• Carbohydrates: 67 g (of which sugars: 67 g)
• Protein: 0 g

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