We usually use Sicilian almonds since Sicily, together with Puglia, is an area particularly suited to the cultivation and production of high quality almonds, thanks to its climate, soil characteristics and environment. There are many varieties of almonds growing in Sicily.
Pizzuta, Tuono, Genco, Cavalera, Ferragnes, Vinciatutti, Romana, Fascionello, Giardinello, Don Pitrino, Nivera are the most cultivated ones, then there is Cuva Femminella, a variety recovered rather recently. Sicily is the region in Italy that benefits most from almond biodiversity, and Sicilian almonds are true delicacies both in terms of taste and excellent nutritional properties.