Widely used with roasts, fish, soups, herbal teas and brews. Remarkable sweet scent
LAUREL (LAURUS NOBILIS): our laurel crops are in the heart of Iblei mountains, where Monte Lauro is situated. It was named in this way since old times because in its slopes and in the hills around it grew spontaneous and luxuriant laurel expanses (Laurus nobilis).
Laurel is an aromatic plant belonging to the Lauraceae family.
In Roman-greek mythology it was a symbol of wisdom and glory and for this reason laurelwreaths grided winners forhead. In the rural culture wreaths girded winners forhead. In the natural culture of Iblei mountains, it was used to prepare decoctcons with digestive features and it was added to the sundried tomato sauce (strattu).
In 1992 I put to abode the first wild oregano seeding. It is harvested among the hills “Hyblean Mountains” in which my property is located. This portion of Hyblean Mountains territory is particularly suitable for this kind of production: the soil is calcareous and mild resulting in very favorable pedoclimatic conditions. The property is located at about 700 meters above sea level in the very heart of the Hyblean Mountains which is covered in local plants including oregano, thyme, fennel, and several other herbs that permeate the territory with thousand scents.
To date, the soil cultivated with herbs stretches for approximately 7 acres, chemical fertilizers are not used and some strictly hand weeding work is made during the production process: weeds are cut along the rows and hoeing is carried out in between them. The herbs are harvested when they reach full ripeness, dried and processed and then packaged. The aromatic herbs I cultivate are: fragrant, because they are harvested at the best moment of maturation; aromatic for the natural vocation to enhance the dishes and delicacies of the kitchen. Sample analyzes of the various herbs are carried out by certified laboratories. Our productions are: oregano, rosemary, Sicilian wild fennel, bay leaf, thyme, sage.
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