Delicacies

Small, fluted, with mushrooms directly in the dough – stuzzicarelli are a niche format with great character. "Stuzzicare" means to tantalise, to incite – and that's exactly what these little bites do: The mushroom flavour is in the core, not in the sauce. Bronze mould, slow drying. For game dishes, for cheese sauces, for a simple butter with fresh thyme. A format for the curious. SUPERIORE.DE

Salsa di noci from Liguria is a classic speciality made from ground walnuts, olive oil and cheese, with an intense flavour and a pleasant creaminess. With a little cream or pasta cooking water, it makes a savoury, wonderfully aromatic sauce for ravioli, gnocchi, pasta or rice. It can also be turned into a fine marinade for meat or fish with a little oil, demonstrating its wonderful versatility in Mediterranean cuisine. SUPERIORE.DE

Riso Arborio from Emilia-Romagna is a classic risotto rice with a floury centre, good firmness and excellent absorption properties. It is an ideal choice for risotto alla Milanese in particular, as it binds a lot of liquid while remaining fluffy and structured. With a cooking time of around 17 minutes, it produces creamy yet grainy risottos with a beautiful melt and authentic Italian character. SUPERIORE.DE

This spicy cream made from small, fully ripe Ligurian black olives, refined with a little extra virgin olive oil and pep, has an intense flavour and a pleasant spiciness. It is versatile and goes perfectly with meat dishes, in salad dressings and fillings or in the classic way on crostini and as a dip on bread. A speciality full of character with a Mediterranean profile that adds depth and Italian expression to many dishes in no time at all. SUPERIORE.DE

Typical Sardinian flatbread made from durum wheat semolina, olive oil and a pinch of salt: Pane Guttiau stands for pure, unadulterated flavour with a traditional character. The wafer-thin shepherd's bread is baked exclusively with olive oil, which gives it its sunny yellow colour, fine flavour and unmistakable crunchy bite. On its own, with cheese or as an accompaniment to strong antipasti, it brings a good piece of Sardinian culinary culture to the table. SUPERIORE.DE

Sugo Tradizionale from Abruzzo is a classic tomato sauce with oregano, powerful, fragrant and full of sun-ripened flavour. Made from freshly harvested, fully ripe tomatoes that are only processed in August, it brings the essence of Italian summer to the glass in a particularly authentic way. It unfolds its savoury, genuine character with bruschetta, pizza or meat dishes and turns simple dishes into something wonderfully original. SUPERIORE.DE

This traditional biscuit from Tuscany is filled with dark chocolate chips. Wonderfully aromatic and crispy, these biscotti are perfectly baked and impress with their perfect texture. The full-bodied biscuit goes perfectly with espresso and sweet wine, but this classic is also a pleasure with a light red wine. SUPERIORE.DE

Sugo all'Arrabiata from Abruzzo is a spirited tomato sauce with a lively flavour and powerful Mediterranean character. Made from home-grown, sun-ripened tomatoes, it combines fruity depth with a piquant flavour that enlivens pasta, bruschetta or simple vegetable dishes in no time at all. Bottled in the characteristic historic milk bottle, it stands for authentic enjoyment with a distinctive appearance and plenty of Italian soul. SUPERIORE.DE

Pesto al basilico (genovese) is an exceptionally successful pesto with a clear, fresh flavour and all the class of the best ingredients. Made exclusively from Ligurian basil, it impresses with its fine, elegant pungency and its particularly balanced, barely minty character. A real bestseller with plenty of depth and expression that adds a wonderfully authentic flavour to pasta, crostini or vegetables. SUPERIORE.DE

Crema di pomodori secchi from Liguria is an aromatically dense speciality with a concentrated tomato flavour and a delicately spicy Mediterranean note. The cream is ideal for refining savoury tomato sauces, but also brings a lot of character to the table as a spread or dip for cheese and antipasti. A versatile delicacy that immediately brings to mind Italian summer cuisine with its intense, sun-ripened flavour. SUPERIORE.DE

Frutti di cappero are a fine Italian speciality with a pleasant spiciness and subtly acidic freshness, which they owe to their pickling in wine vinegar. The large caper fruits, harvested with the stalk, have a lovely texture and a charming Mediterranean flavour. Served as an aperitif or as a stylish topping on classic vitello tonnato, they cut a bella figura in every respect. SUPERIORE.DE

Umbrian mountain lentils are a special legume speciality from the high altitudes of Umbria, where they ripen at around 1000 metres above sea level and dry on the plant. The small lentils have a tender bite, a delicate flavour and a remarkably elegant, clear aroma. They are ideal for salads, soups and stews and have that quiet, original quality that makes good ingredients so valuable. SUPERIORE.DE

Black Piedmont Rice is a whole grain rice full of character with a naturally black husk, remarkable flavour and beautiful nutritional substance. Its delicate aroma, reminiscent of fresh bread, and its pleasantly nutty flavour make it a special and versatile side dish. Especially with curry sauces, vegetable dishes or as a colourful contrast on the plate, it not only adds a visual but also a culinary accent. SUPERIORE.DE

Golden yellow, almost luminous – saffron colours the dough like no other spice. Durum wheat semolina, fresh eggs, saffron incorporated directly: The flavour is warm, slightly floral, with a characteristic hint of bitterness in the background. Bronze mould, slow drying. For seafood, for mussels, for a simple burro e zafferano – the format that carries the saffron without overpowering it. SUPERIORE.DE

Cucunci are a fine delicacy with a Mediterranean flavour: caper apples with stems, marinated in white wine from the Glera grape. Subtle bitter notes and an extremely delicate, slightly sweet flavour lend them an elegant, balanced aroma that is just as impressive on its own as it is in combination with other antipasti. They also add a particularly stylish, authentic Italian accent to classic vitello tonnato. SUPERIORE.DE

Crema di peperoncini from Piedmont is a savoury cream made from paprika, medium-hot pepand olive oil with a lively, yet pleasantly balanced spiciness. It gives many dishes a spicy depth and exactly that interesting flavour that makes Mediterranean cuisine so appealing. Whether with pasta, on crostini, in sauces or as a fiery accent to meat and vegetables – this cream brings a fine dose of Italian temperament to the plate. SUPERIORE.DE

Pomodori secchi are a wonderfully aromatic speciality with a concentrated, deliciously fruity tomato flavour and a pleasantly meaty texture. The best halved tomatoes, preserved in sunflower oil, bring Mediterranean depth and sun-ripened richness to the plate. On antipasti platters, with cheese and salumi or to flavour sauces, they add an intense, typically Italian accent. SUPERIORE.DE