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Raisins and dried grapes

Raisins are useful in pastry, panettone, biscuits and Sicilian savoury recipes. Some special dried grapes, including Pantelleria-style raisins with seeds when available, are very different from standard sultanas.

It is a useful choice for customers looking for Sicilian-style sweets with a clear identity, whether for breakfast, dessert, coffee or gifting. Explore it with dried fruit, panettone.

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Elixir of Zibibbo grapes from Pantelleria, an original spreadable sweetness

Zibibbo Grape Extra Gelatin 100 g

€5.50

Sun-dried Sicilian Raisins from Pantelleria - 250 grams

Pantelleria Raisins from Zibibbo grapes dried in the sun and wind of the island - 250 grams

€9.85

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Zibibbo grape jam 100 g

€6.46

€6.80

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-€1.00
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Bag of Raisins from Pantelleria 250 g

€9.95

€10.95

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Guide to Raisins and dried grapes: flavour, tradition and when to serve it

They bring sweetness, contrast and aroma to both sweet and savoury dishes.

What makes this category different?

This is not just a generic sweet category. The value is in the ingredient, the format and the way the product is used: some sweets are for coffee, others for festive tables, gift boxes or pantry use.

How should you serve it?

Soak before baking or cooking when needed; use in cakes, pasta with sardines, vegetable dishes and holiday sweets.

Is it suitable as a gift?

Yes, when the format is clear and easy to explain. A sweet product becomes stronger as a gift when it has a recognisable Sicilian story, a good package and a flavour the recipient can understand immediately.

What should you check before buying?

Read the product page for ingredients, weight, storage and producer details. For products with nuts, citrus, chocolate or creams, ingredient quality matters more than decoration.

Buying advice

Before choosing, read the product page carefully: ingredients, weight, producer, format and storage instructions are often more useful than the category name alone. This is especially important for artisan, seasonal or mixed-assortment products.

How to make it part of a Sicilian selection

For a stronger result, combine the product with one or two related items from the Gocce di Sicilia catalogue. A sweet can be paired with coffee or wine; a savoury product with bread, oil or cheese; a gift product with chocolate or a tasting box.