WILD CHERRIES FROM CANTIANO

The sour cherry is undoubtedly one of the most traditional cultivations in the province of Cantiano. Indeed, a sour cherry tree could be found in a sun-exposed corner of the courtyard of many houses in our countryside. When fruits were ripe, they were transformed into excellent quality jams. Until the early 1990s, small farms were located on the hills around Cantiano, which generated a niche agro-industrial market.

Unfortunately, this cultivation has all but disappeared, due to the extremely high costs of manual harvesting, thus almost entirely compromising the possibility to produce sour cherry jam – a fundamental ingredient in tarts and sweet pasties, traditionally prepared both at home and in pastry shops.

Thus, we have decided to revive this traditional cultivation, which is perfectly suited to our mentality concerning the agro-industrial management of land, and to the professional expertise of the members of our Co-operative.