Maravigghia

When the gold of the East meets the rich land of Sicily, Amaravigghia is born

When the gold of the East meets the rich land of Sicily, Amaravigghia is born. A natural bitter obtained from the Mani di Buddha cedar, known since ancient times for its many digestive properties which contains essences of blood orange and Sicilian herbs. The unique and intense taste gives it a pleasant sensation on the palate, a bitterness with a sweet aftertaste. The first bitter sweet...continue...

Cedar Hands of Buddha

...The first bitter dessert! Why Amaravigghia? Maravigghia (wonder) is the reaction Sicilian farmers had when they saw this bizarre fruit for the first time. Imported into Italy in the 15th century, the cedar is known by the name mani di Buddha, a very rare and showy fruit that looks like a hand.