features
Moro, Sanguinello and Tarocco are the varieties of blood orange that you can find at El tamiso.
They are rich in water, vitamins A and C, flavonoids and minerals such as potassium and calcium.
Low in calories and very juicy, they are ideal for energizing juices, useful for strengthening natural defenses
Their characteristic red color derives from the expression of the Ruby gene, which is activated only under specific environmental conditions, with warm days and cold nights during maturation.
Etna, with its height of 3,326 meters, is crossed by large masses of air that first rise to the top, cooling down and then descend towards the plain of Catania, causing a strong temperature range that turns out to be very stressful for the plant.
This combination promotes the development of anthocyanins, powerful antioxidants that are beneficial to health.
Moro is a variety of red orange native to Lentini, which spread to Syracuse in the 19th century. Compared to other varieties of red oranges, it has a smaller size and a stronger taste.
The term “Sanguinello” is a direct homage to the bright red color of this late orange, which ripens between February and March.
It was in the Catania Plain that the Tarocco variety took shape between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century, as a spontaneous mutation of already existing red-fleshed oranges. Cultivar by far the most appreciated for its aroma, its juiciness and its balance between sweetness and acidity.
Producers
The Faro company has been operating with passion for more than three generations in the field of citrus growing.
Through its crops, today it is able to cover the entire productive landscape of these delicious fruits, offering juicy oranges with an exceptional taste.
OroVerdeBio is a family organic farm located in Sicily, specialized in the cultivation and direct sale of PGI red oranges and other high-quality citrus fruits. It produces Tarocco, Moro and Navel oranges, as well as lemons, tangerines and clementines, cultivated with respect for nature and production cycles.
Through the “adopt a tree” project, OroVerdeBio values tradition, sustainability and a short supply chain, bringing healthy and good products to the tables.
