Taste Of Italy Gift Basket

Taste of Italy Gift Basket

When a trip to the country most famed for its food is just not on your schedule, this gourmet collection of Italian specialties is the next best thing to being there! Bob Sickles traveled to Italy and hand-selected fresh, vibrant Tomato Sauce and Black Olives from Le Lame, an organic and biodynamic farm, plump Artichokes in Olive Oil and Rolled Zucchini from Mirogallo, and zesty Bruschetta Dried Spices Blend from Bottega Calabria. Giuseppe Giusti’s 2 Gold Medal Balsamic Vinegar and Ravida Extra Virgin Olive Oil pair beautifully in salad or try Bella Cucina Fresh Basil Pesto and Bartolini Rigatoni with a liberal grating of our Two-Year Aged Parmigiano Reggiano.   Classic Taralli from Tarallificio dei Trulli and Panificio Bo’s crispy Focaccia round out this epicurean assortment of authentic Italian fare.

Le Lame Organic Tomato Sauce: This rich, organic sauce is pure tomato flavor at its best! The ideal base for marinara and Bolognese sauces, as well as dishes like osso buco, eggplant parmesan and chicken cacciatore. 18.7oz

Bartolini Rigatoni: Authentic hollow tubes of bronze-die cut pasta complement a wide range of sauces and Italian dishes, including bolognese, alla Norma and tossed with fresh ricotta. 17.6oz

Giuseppe Giusti Balsamic Vinegar - 2 Gold Medals: The Giusti family has been making award-winning aged balsamic vinegar in Modena, Italy for 15 generations. Listed in the book “101 Things to Buy Before You Die,” this classic balsamic has a rich bouquet and is perfectly balanced, making it a versatile choice, for use with everything from salads and grilled vegetables to fish and meat dishes. 8.45oz

Ravida Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Produced on the family estate in Sicily, this award-winning oil comes from 300-year-old wild olive trees. The young olives are pressed within hours of harvesting and the resulting extra virgin olive oil has the distinctive flavor of green grass, fresh tomato and almonds. 25oz

Mirogallo Rolled Zucchini:The passion for excellence and love for the land is evident in every jar of Mirogallo condiments and preserves. These party-ready appetizers are made with long strips of fresh zucchini rolled around sun-dried tomatoes and capers in rich extra virgin olive oil. 9.7oz

Bottega Calabria Bruschetta Dried Spices Blend: In the beautiful, sun-drenched land of Calabria, peperoncini are at the very heart of the tradition and culture of the people. This regional specialty infused with chili peppers will spice up your meal nicely without too much burn. Mix with olive oil and serve on Italian bread or toss with pasta. 6.7oz

Mirogallo Artichokes in Olive Oil: The passion for excellence and love for the land is evident in every jar of Mirogallo condiments and preserves. Plump, flavorful artichokes are packed in extra virgin olive oil and are ready for an antipasti platter or pasta dish. 9.82oz

Le Lame Organic Black Olives in Brine: On ancient farmlands in Puglia, Italy, Le Lame cultivates these petite, flavorful olives without the use of chemicals, selecting only the finest olives for bottling. 20.45oz

Bella Cucina Fresh Basil Pesto: Using classic, yet innovative recipes, Bella Cucina makes products by hand, in small batches in the traditional European way.  This rich pesto is bursting with the flavor of basil leaves, freshly picked from the garden. You can enjoy the taste of summer in Tuscany any time of year! 6oz

Tarallificio dei Trulli Taralli – Classic Salt Flavor: The Recchia family has a long history of baking the classic artisanal Italian biscuits using traditional methods passed down from father to son in the heart of Puglia. Using only flour, white wine, oil, salt and spices, a dough is formed and baked until golden in color and bursting with flavor. This irresistible appetizer pairs beautifully with wine, cheeses and sliced meats.10.5oz

Panificio Bo Focaccia Croccante: The Bo Bakery in Piedmont, Italy is one of the few remaining bakeries who pull their dough by hand. This light, crispy focaccia is the perfect accompaniment to soup or salad, or layer with thinly sliced meats and cheeses for a delicious antipasto. 4oz

Parmigiano Reggiano Two-Year Aged: Revered as “The King of Cheeses,” our Parmigiano Reggiano has a D.O.P. designation and is aged for a minimum of two years. A remarkably complex cheese that is sharp and savory with fruity notes and an appealing nuttiness. Enjoy with a glass of Prosecco, drizzle with an aged aceto balsamico or grate over a steaming bowl of pasta – Delizioso! .75lb