14. DI GIARRE

March 2024

Fruit -Kumquat

Variety -di Giarre

Location – Ladurns ski resort, South Tyrol, Italy

Bought from - Undisclosed location in London

Cost - £17/kg

Grown - Sicily, Italy

Description - What first attracted me to these kumquats was their unusual shape!

Rather than having a smooth, oblong shape, these kumquats have an unusual point at one end. Combined with their deep orange colour, they almost remind me of chunky Chantenay carrots!

Due to their distinctively elongated shape, this variety has a high proportion of pith to flesh.

There is a small amount of juice inside – I really enjoyed the taste of the juice, which wasn’t nearly as sharp as that of other varieties. The pith is much sweeter too, making these kumquats a real pleasure to eat!

Storage -To maintain freshness, store in refrigeration.

Rating - 7.5/10. Compared to other kumquats though, I’d have to give them a 9.5/10. The absence of tangy and acidic notes made themone of the best kumquats I’ve ever tasted!

Available from My Exotic Fruit?

Not at the moment.

Do we sell di Giarre kumquat seeds and seedlings? 

Not at the moment.

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