The pistachio pralines by Gusto Etna stand out due to their high pistachio content and their oval shape.

These pistachio pralines contain 48% pistachios, giving them a distinct and refined pistachio flavor. They are also part of Gusto Etna’s pistachio specialty range.

The pistachio tree

The pistachio tree typically grows to a height of around 3 to 4 meters. A key characteristic concerns pollination: pistachios are dioecious, meaning male and female flowers grow on separate trees. To harvest pistachios, both types of trees are therefore required.
The pistachio tree is one of the oldest flowering nut trees in the world. Its original habitat is the steppes and mountain slopes of Western and Central Asia. People have been consuming the small green kernels for around 9,000 years. In the past, pistachios were picked directly from the tree and eaten fresh; today they are usually roasted and shelled before reaching the market.
Without pistachio trees, these delicious pistachio pralines from Gusto Etna could not exist!

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.