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Finocchietto selvatico

Wild fennel

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The story

What you're tasting

Wild fennel (Finocchietto selvatico) is a celebrated herb-like vegetable from Central/Southern Italy.

Cultivated in the fertile lands of Central/Southern Italy, this variety has been a staple of local agriculture for generations. Its unique characteristics are a result of the specific terroir and traditional farming methods of the area.

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Know it

Before you buy

Tasting
Fresh and flavorful, essential for regional dishes.
Season
Spring/Summer
Keep it
Store in a cool, dry place.

The making

How it's made

Grown in Central/Southern Italy and harvested in Spring/Summer.

A staple of Italian regional cuisine, used in traditional family recipes passed down through generations.

In the kitchen

Recipes that call for it

  1. RecipeMalloreddus alla Campidanese