From seed to table, with respect for the land
We produce prized grains, rich in aroma and colour, ideal for artisan pasta that tells the authentic flavour of the Tavoliere.
We grow the historic Senatore Cappelli cultivar, the first of the modern wheats. This variety, selected by the geneticist Nazareno Strampelli in the early 20th century from landraces grown in North Africa and Sicily, stands out for its hardiness and the high quality of its semolina.
Thanks to its tall stature, it outcompetes weeds and requires no nitrogen input. The semolina obtained from it is rich in protein (around 14%), with a high yellow index and low in mycotoxins.
We also grow contemporary cultivars such as Iride, Leonardo and President.
Chickpeas and fava beans are not just a pillar of our rotation, but a cornerstone of healthy, sustainable eating — true concentrates of plant protein.
The legumes we grow are a founding part of who we are. Fava beans and chickpeas have traditionally been present in Apulian gastronomic culture as a source of protein and slow-release carbohydrates — a true "poor man's meat".
Once planted, they form a symbiosis with Rhizobium bacteria present in the soil, inducing the formation of root nodules capable of fixing atmospheric nitrogen (N₂) and converting it into ammonium nitrogen (NH₃), which the plant can take up as amino acids and proteins.
At harvest, the symbiotic root system remains in the soil and, as it breaks down, releases large amounts of nitrogen. This process, combined with regenerative techniques that avoid ploughing, allows us to keep external nutrient inputs to a minimum.
The passion and sunshine of Puglia are concentrated in our tomatoes, grown to bring flavour and genuineness to every jar.
Organic tomato growing is now well established in Puglia. Thanks to the favourable climate — localized rainfall in winter and spring and, especially in the province of Foggia, high winds — pest attacks and fungal diseases are rarely recorded, guaranteeing a healthy product with no chemical treatment.
Our regenerative organic tomatoes stand out for soil cover, which limits water evaporation; transplanting after a legume green manure crop, minimizing nitrogen input; and the use of a precision irrigation system, to make the best use of water resources.
Our work is focused on making resilient and sustainable a crop that has traditionally had a high impact in terms of water use and required inputs.
Coratina, Peranzana and Pizzuta, historic Apulian cultivars, express their organoleptic profile at its best because they are grown with care and respect.
Applying regenerative principles is the main way to make olive growing resilient and sustainable. The tendency towards desertification in some areas can be countered by limiting the number and depth of soil tillage operations, without turning the clod: this reduces water loss and soil compaction, preserving pores and aggregates.
The soil is kept covered — especially during winter and spring — with cover crops or spontaneous grass cover, mowed or mulched in late spring, to protect the soil from summer heat and limit the mineralization of organic matter.
The result is an olive and an oil in which we find all the typical aromas and flavours of the terroir where our trees grow.
What makes our cotton unique: a bold choice that brings back to life a historic tradition of Southern Italy.
We are proud to be one of the few producers in Italy growing ROC-certified Regenerative Organic cotton. We offer the market a natural fiber of the highest quality, produced with respect for the environment and for workers.
Grown on the sun-drenched plains of Capitanata, our cotton is the first step of the ITACO™ project, under which the cotton is grown, ginned, spun and finally made into garments entirely in Italy.
Our cotton is not just a yarn, but tangible proof that it is possible to build an ethical, entirely Made in Italy textile supply chain, starting from the seed.