Bona Furtuna Pinzimonio Herb Blend
Pinzimonio is a common Italian staple that blends a pinch of spices into olive oil for dipping bread or crudités. With Bona Furtuna’s masterful spice blend, all you have to do is add the oil. A mix of herbs, spices, garlic, mint and chilies—all cultivated in sun-dappled Sicily by a master botanist on the family’s organic farm—it’s a bright and bold combination for seasoning olive oil or sprinkling over grilled vegetables or meat. The secret of the blend, Bona Furtuna says, lies in the mint grown on the property, which lightens the garlic, black pepper and chili in the mixture with balance and fresh sweetness.
Bona Furtuna Erbe di Sicilia
Bona Furtuna’s Erbe di Sicilia is a fragrant combination of rosemary, thyme, oregano and mint—all cultivated in sun-dappled Sicily by a master botanist on the family’s organic farm. The aromatic notes of rosemary and thyme pair gently with earthy oregano and sweet mint, flexible flavors that complement chicken, white fish, pork and vegetables, just as well as soups, stews, flatbreads and dips like whipped feta. Though just a few basic ingredients, the freshness of each herb really sets this blend apart from others like it.
Bona Furtuna Nepitella (Tuscan Mint)
An herb that grows wild across Italy and rarely grown by farmers, nepitella (also known as calamint) recalls the aromatic freshness of mint with a touch of basil and oregano. It’s been incredibly popular in Tuscany for adding to food and drinks for centuries—particularly in soups and pasta sauces and dishes with meaty, earthy mushrooms. This one, though, is cultivated in small amounts in sun-dappled Sicily by a master botanist using traditional practices. The gently dried leaves have a bold, minty taste with very noticeable earthy herbal undertones: oregano, thyme, lavender basil and licorice. Compared to standard dried mint, it’s stronger and more earthy and herbal. Where mint can be sweet, this is savory. Where mint is bracing, this is earthy.
Bona Furtuna Salted Capers
Made in Sicily, these high-quality Aeolian capers—preserved and packed in crunchy sea salt—begin on bushes that have been growing for centuries. They are tended to until flower buds bloom, before being picked and then cured. Plump, not dried-out and beautifully vegetal green, Bona Furtuna’s capers are salted rather than brined, unlike most store-bought brands where acid is the main taste you are left with. The salty punch from these capers is balanced with subtle notes of delicate citrus and herbs, a mixture of nuanced flavors that will enhance any dish. Just be sure to rinse and soak them for 30 minutes before use to mellow their saltiness.