Yellow Peach (Percoca) - The Intense Aroma of the Castrovillari Plain

There Yellow Peach (or Percoca) It is one of the most appreciated fruit excellences of the territory of Castrovillari and the Pollino plain Grown in sun-kissed fields, it stands out for its extraordinarily firm flesh and intoxicating aroma, characteristics that have always made it the undisputed queen of the local summer tradition.

Unlike traditional table peaches, the percoca has a firm, stone-tight flesh, perfect for both enjoying on its own or using in some of the most famous traditional recipes.

Organoleptic Specifications

• Appearance and Color: Velvety, rich skin with warm hues ranging from golden yellow to intense orange-red in the parts most exposed to the sun.
• Consistency: The flesh is bright yellow, exceptionally firm, compact, and crunchy. It retains its unique texture without falling apart easily.
• Taste: Sweet, intense and sugary, with a perfect and balanced aromatic background typical of fruit ripened naturally in the Calabrian sun.
• Perfume: Deep, persistent and enveloping fragrance, which explodes when cut.

In the Kitchen and Tradition

• The Percoca in Wine: A classic Calabrian summer ritual! Cut into pieces and left to steep in a carafe of chilled red or white wine, it releases its aroma, turning the drink and fruit into a unique dessert.
• Syrups and Jams: Thanks to its pulp that remains firm even after cooking, it is the most suitable variety for making homemade peaches in syrup and jams rich in pieces.
• Baked Sweets: Ideal for grandmother's cakes, tarts and crumbles, where it maintains the structure without releasing too much liquid.

Origin: 100% Italy - Grown and harvested in Castrovillari (CS) and the Pollino area.