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Traditional products

Every few kilometres there is a must-try specialty.

An edible heritage

Local Products

The discovery of the countless local products of the west of Sicily is worth the trip alone. A priceless heritage that has made the gastronomic culture of the west of Sicily appreciated the world over, both for its richness and uniqueness, and for the certified wholesomeness and provenance of its products, which boast numerous Slow Food Presidia. Indeed, terroir is a fundamental element of local dishes, prepared with this region’s unique products.
The gastronomic experience in the west of Sicily is a journey within a journey, through the many traditional specialities created by the fusion of multiple influences and cultures over thousands of years and through the variety of the local ingredients. Every dish in this region is a “slice” of history.

Local products

Flavour and colour are wonderfully intertwined.

Nubia Red Garlic

A dominant ingredient in Sicilian cuisine, and indeed western cuisine in general, garlic is an almost alchemical ingredient in recipes with unmistakable flavours, where its strong smell and aroma help define theidentity of a dish.

(fig biscuits)

Fig biscuits

Fig biscuits (also known as “Buccellati” in other parts of Sicily) form part of the confectionery traditions of the west of Sicily, especially in the Agro Ericino and Valderice areas,

A pasta that “embraces” many flavours

Busiate

This traditional fresh pasta from the cuisine of Trapani, in the shape of thin tubes wound around each other, is said to have inherited its name from the tool traditionally used to make it.

There is no turning back from cannoli.

Cannoli

Cannoli is certainly the true emperor of Sicilian confectionery

A volcano of flavour

Capers

They have their roots in the volcanic soil and unique climate characteristics of the island of Pantelleria.

Ecstasy at first bite

Cassatelle

Shaped like an elongated ravioli, these much-loved local sweets are found in every bar and bakery from Castellammare to Marsala. Cassatelle are also one of the island of Favignana’s most quintessential sweets!

Only for determined people

Cassatelle ravioli

These “cassatedde” – traditional ravioli from the west of Sicily, notably the Agro Ericino area – have a strong flavour.

More than a dish, a manifesto

Cous Cous

Couscous is a semolina-based dish of Berber origin and a traditional part of North African cuisine.

Cubbaita

A sweet listed in the register of traditional Sicilian agri-food products , the cubbaita, a sweet of Arab origin, owes its deliciousness to almonds and honey.

A rich heritage of excellent wines

Vine and wine

This region offers a remarkable variety of grape varieties, producing a range of excellent wines. In this great island of ancient winemaking traditions, the west of Sicily keeps its seductive promises, allowing you to sip glasses of interesting wines with an intriguing taste, but with an eye to tradition and excellence.

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Many initiatives to discover them all!

Food and Wine Events 

A multicultural cuisine that is deeply rooted in the territory and whose foundations rest on the excellence of its products: welcome to the west of Sicily, where good food culture is an essential ingredient. As are the opportunities for food and wine events for all tastes.

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