Sicilian Sage

The Azienda Due Palmenti is located in Pedara, a town situated on the slopes of Etna in the Due Palmenti district, in the heart of eastern Sicily, a territory rich in great rural traditions passed down through generations, where Sicilian Sage is produced Sicilian Sage green hills and majestic Etna in the background, the climate here is characterised by mild winters and hot, sunny summers. The sandy soil is rich in elements originating from the lava flows that have occurred over the centuries, making it a place suited to hosting a great variety of native and local crops. Here the habitat is ideal for aromatic herbs, which grow vigorously and intensely fragrant, as well as rich in aromas and intense, unique flavours. The company supports sustainable agriculture with a low environmental impact, with the precise aim of obtaining genuine products that enhance the unique character of the territory and local traditions, while also achieving the highest quality standards. Here, seasonings and herbs are grown for all recipes and every moment of the day. From breakfast products to first courses, main courses and desserts, always trying to combine tradition and innovation. Grown under the Sicilian sun, our aromatic herbs deliver fragrances and flavours and release intense scents and aromas, making your dishes unique. Available both in the dispenser format with a double snap-open cap that doses the product while preserving its freshness, and in the practical freshness-preserving zip bag that keeps the aromas unaltered for a long time, just as freshly picked.

Product sheet: Sicilian Sage

The name sage comes from the Latin salvus (safe - healthy) and refers to the healing properties of this plant, known since ancient times. It is a typically Mediterranean species, evergreen, with opposite leaves covered in a characteristic down. Its flowers range in colour from blue to purple and it blooms in summer. Its habitat is rocky and stony soils. It is harvested almost all year round, but especially from spring to July, and its leaves are used. In ancient Greece as well as in ancient Rome, it was used as a natural preservative for food, covering it with sage leaves. It is widely used in cooking, perfect for flavouring roasts and legumes, and finds its natural expression as a seasoning together with butter in fresh filled pasta. Also perfect for flavouring vegetables and cheeses. It has balsamic properties, expectorant, digestive, antibacterial and antifungal; it gives good results in fighting water retention, migraines, gingivitis, abscesses and rheumatism.