Gusto Etna Pistachio Pesto is made according to an old recipe: cold-ground pistachios, oil, and salt, all pasteurized to ensure natural preservation.

The quality of the ingredients makes this Pistachio Pesto an unmatched product. It is ideal for dressing pasta, as well as for seasoning vegetables, meat, and fish. Combined with cherry tomatoes, it also works well as a pizza topping or for warm sandwiches with smoked cheese.

Why is sunflower oil used in this Pistachio Pesto?

Instead of olive oil, Gusto Etna uses sunflower oil for its pistachio pesto. The reason for this is that the strong aromas of olive oil would overpower the flavor of the pistachios. In contrast, the mild sunflower oil enhances the aroma of the slightly sweet pistachios.
After some time, the oil may separate and rise to the top of the jar. This occurs due to the absence of emulsifiers and additives. We recommend stirring the pesto well in the jar before consumption.

Who is Gusto Etna?

The history of the company Gusto Etna from Bronte aligns with the life story of Gianluca Triscari, who realized at the age of 18 that he did not want to live his life according to conventions, but instead wanted to spark a revolution. He aimed to write the story of an active and entrepreneurial Sicily that enhances local products in order to make them known and appreciated in Italy and around the world.

Today, his company offers a wide range of pistachio products, from jams to pure pistachio paste. In addition, pistachio pesto and pistachio cream as well as spreads are produced, along with traditional pasta in many different shapes. Gusto Etna completes its assortment with pistachio pralines, pistachio panettone, croccanti, and cream liqueur.

Bronte

The small town of Bronte, with a population of around 19,000, is world-famous for its pistachios. It is located 54 km northwest of Catania in the eastern part of the island of Sicily and on the western slopes of Mount Etna. Every second year, at the end of September, the local festival “Sagra del Pistacchio” takes place, highlighting the importance of pistachios for the town. The pistachio harvest occurs in September. To preserve the quality of the fruits, it is carried out only every two years.
The quality of pistachios from Bronte is unparalleled and is due to the soil and climate. The conditions are ideal for the plants, allowing pistachios to grow there with a flavor and intensity that is unique. They have an elongated shape, with a violet outer shell and a deep green kernel. They are also referred to as “green gold” and carry the protected designation Pistacchio DOP, provided they come exclusively from Bronte in the province of Catania.