Pizzuta d'Avola

Variety of Almond · Prunus dulcis

Sicilian premium almond from Avola – flat, heart-shaped kernel for confectionery.

Also known as: Avola, Pizzuta

🇮🇹 Italy

Taste & characteristics

nuttysweetaromatic

Given in thirds of a month (early / mid / late) for the northern hemisphere in a temperate climate; altitude and season shift them.

Flat, heart-shaped, aromatic kernel; hard shell.

Traditional selection from the Avola/Siracusa area, self-sterile.

Low volume, high price; base for confetti (dragées) and marzipan.

Protected origin, gourmet segment.

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