Antipasti

Green olives without stones in brine from Primopasto impress with their firm consistency, intense green colour and pleasantly clear, balanced flavour. The aromatic fruit is beautifully uniform and preserved in brine, which preserves its fresh, slightly savoury flavour. On their own as an aperitif, in salads or as a Mediterranean ingredient in hot and cold dishes, they bring uncomplicated Italian flavour to the table. SUPERIORE.DE

Borettane onions in balsamic vinegar from Modena are a classic antipasti speciality with a balanced interplay of mild sweetness and fine balsamic flavour. The small, tender onions remain pleasantly firm to the bite and develop their unmistakably harmonious, slightly sweet and savoury character when combined with balsamic vinegar. They add an elegant, aromatic accent to salami, cheese and strong sausages, as well as to antipasti platters. SUPERIORE.DE

Pepper fillets in oil are a colourful speciality from Piedmont: red and yellow, large and fleshy peppers, peeled, roasted and marinated in oil. The gentle roasting process gives them a mild sweetness and a particularly round, aromatic flavour with a tender, juicy texture. As an appetiser, in salads or classically with bagna cauda, they bring Mediterranean richness and elegant flavour to the plate. SUPERIORE.DE

Black Kalamata olives in sunflower oil are a spicy delicacy with a firm consistency and the unmistakably strong, slightly fruity flavour of this popular olive variety. Preserved in sunflower oil and refined with aromatic herbs, they develop a balanced, Mediterranean character that is just as convincing on its own as it is as an accompaniment to antipasti. An uncomplicated, tasty speciality for aperitifs, salads and savoury starters. SUPERIORE.DE

These Leccino olives with pine nuts are a fine olive variation. They taste great with an aperitif or cocktail, but also as a side dish with poultry and fried fish. The short, crunchy bite on the pine nut is extremely amusing. SUPERIORE.DE

Garlic pieces in oil with chilli are the most uncomplicated base for one of the great classics of Italian cuisine: spaghetti aglio, olio e peperoncino. Aromatic garlic pieces, fiery chilli and oil combine to create a powerful, clear seasoning that gives pasta character and depth in no time at all. A real favourite for anyone who loves the simple, expressive side of Italian cuisine. 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

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

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

Funghi are a fine antipasti speciality: tender mushrooms, cleaned by hand, gently grilled and marinated in oil. Grilling adds depth and expression to their delicate flavour, while retaining their juicy texture. They are particularly delicious on antipasti platters, with young cheese or as an aromatic accompaniment to small starters. SUPERIORE.DE

Green giant olives with stone are a classic Mediterranean speciality with a wonderfully fleshy texture, a nice bite and a balanced, spicy flavour. Preserved in brine, they retain their clear flavour and are ideal as a snack with wine or martinis. They also add a fine, savoury accent to roast sauces with white meat and bring Italian character to the kitchen. SUPERIORE.DE

Carciofi are tender artichoke hearts in oil, carefully cleaned and marinated with aromatic herbs. The result is a fine antipasti speciality with an elegant, slightly tart vegetable flavour and Mediterranean spice. These little delicacies reveal all their Italian charm when served with savoury ham, strong cheese or on their own on toasted wood-fired bread. SUPERIORE.DE

Probably our best dark olives, small hand-picked Taggiasca olives of varying colours, from grey-beige to dark brown. After harvesting, they are stored for six months in brine in old Barolo barrels to remove the bitter substances. The wine barrels also give them a certain sweetness. They are then pitted and preserved in the best olive oil. Their flavour is spicy and nutty. SUPERIORE.DE

pepfarciti al tonno are a spicy and decorative antipasti speciality from Piedmont: red, hot mini peppers filled with a finely balanced farce made from eight vegetables, tuna and anchovies. Marinated in olive oil, they develop a spicy, multi-layered flavour with a pleasant sharpness and Mediterranean depth. They add an expressive accent to antipasti platters and bring colour, sophistication and Italian character to the table. SUPERIORE.DE