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ZAFFERANO D’ERCOLE

Our saffron is born from the bond with our land and our territory, from the rediscovery of an ancient history and tradition and from a strong passion for quality. Our natural agricultural methods allow us to produce a superior quality spice, deep red in colour and with a strong round fragrance, containing all of the nuisances of the red gold.

OUR SPICE

Discovering saffron in a land rich in history

care for each and every flower

MANUAL FARMING

Crocus Sativus are grown without the use of motorized tools. From planting to harvesting, everything is made by hand

quality above all

ORGANIC AGRICULTURE

While growing our flower, we do not use chemical substances, neither for fertilization nor for pests control

taste and health

PASSION FOR QUALITY

Thanks to our spice preparation techniques, we make sure that all of the richness and shades of taste of saffron are preserved

a saffron embedded in history

ANCIENT TRADITION

Saffron has traditionally been produced in Val Curone. The valley has always been a commercial road for Genovese and Milanese people, that appreciated the spice produced here for centuries

simplicity and awareness

RESPECT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT

In our farming we always pay great attention to the balance and health of the environment that surround us

stories to learn from

PART OF THE COMMUNITY

In what we do we always try to pay attention not only to the agricultural aspect of what we do, but also to the stories of the places that surround us and of the people that live in them

Our History

The Azienda Agricola D’Ercole was funded in 2018 by Matteo D’Ercole. His intention are to find the roots of the relationship with his family lands and to follow is passion for agriculture. The company is a micro-enterprise based on respect for the environment, for the surrounding territory and for people’s work. Crocus Sativus are here grown using completely manual and natural techniques, including all the activity to prepare and package the spice. It is a process in harmony with the history and beauty of the surrounding hills, made of simple and human gestures.

60000
bulbs
2000
square meters of land
150000
flowers
1000
grams of spice

How people use our saffron

From the unique flavour to all the benefits of a truly special spice

To eat well
an special touch for good food

Saffron enhances all the flavours of a recipe and add a special touch

To enrich flavour
a detail of taste

Saffron is often used to enrich the aroma of honey, beer and cheese

In Infusion
an excellent tea

Saffron makes for an excellent tea, with antidepressant, digestive and antioxidants properties

For healthcare
an ingredient of care

Saffron is appreciated by many for its healing properties and used in many ointments and medicinal recipes