Le Fontacce
Le Fontacce, Guardians of the Precious Pratomagno Zolfino Bean
Nestled among ancient olive trees on the rolling slopes of Mount Pratomagno, Le Fontacce is far more than a farm. It is a place where history resonates from the walls of an eighteenth-century farmhouse, reborn in 2008 with a mission to protect the authentic soul of Tuscan agriculture. Today, the estate is fully certified organic, standing as a testament to the biodiversity of our region. Here, between the earth and the sky, every product tells a story of deep respect for nature and an unwavering devotion to our rural roots.
The FZolfino Bean, A Masterpiece of Biodiversity
The crown jewel of our production is the legendary Zolfino bean, a culinary treasure we have helped rescue from the brink of extinction. Named for its pale yellow color reminiscent of sulfur and prized for its small, round shape, this bean is famous for a creaminess and richness of flavor that has no equal. Its cultivation is a sacred ritual that follows the traditional agricultural calendar, with sowing traditionally beginning on the hundredth day of the year. Because it is highly sensitive to climatic conditions, its harvest is often limited, which once led farmers to abandon it for more reliable crops. Today, thanks to our commitment and the protection of a dedicated producers association, the Zolfino is back on the table as an official Slow Food Presidium.
The Secret of Traditional Preparation
To truly appreciate the excellence of the Zolfino, patience is the most important ingredient. Here is how to transform this humble legume into a gourmet experience:
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No Soaking Required: Unlike most legumes, the Zolfino does not need to be soaked, allowing its natural integrity to shine through.
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The Slow Cooking Ritual: The secret lies in slow, gentle heat. It is best cooked for at least three hours in an earthenware pot or, even better, in a traditional flask set near the embers of a fire.
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The Perfect Pairing: Simplicity is the path to perfection. Served with a drizzle of premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil, the Zolfino becomes an irreplaceable delight that satisfies the most refined palates.
Certified Sustainable Tuscan Quality
At Passione Toscana, we are proud to feature Le Fontacce because they represent the true spirit of our homeland. Every legume and every jar that leaves our farmhouse is the result of an organic process that safeguards the environment and your well-being. Through our secure shipping services, we deliver the unique taste of the Zolfino and the other treasures of the Pratomagno directly to your table, ensuring they arrive with all the freshness and genuineness that have made our tradition famous.
Discover the flavor of a product saved from oblivion. Shop the Le Fontacce collection and bring home the authenticity of a true Slow Food Presidium.
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Zolfino Bean "Presidium Slow Food" Le Fontacce, How to use?
Before cooking, soaking is not necessary, it is recommended to boil the product and then season it with a drizzle of Evo olive oil
Label:
Organic Zolfino Beans
Average nutritional values per 100g of product:
energy 1364kj-325 kcal, fat 1.9g of which saturated 0.3g, carbohydrates 45g of which sugars 2g, fibre 17g, protein 23g, salt 0.01g
Net weight 350g
Store in a cool, dry place
Slow Food Presidium
Presidia are Slow Food projects that protect small-scale quality productions that are carried out according to traditional practices.
Produced and packaged by: Az. Agricola Le Fontacce Di Simone Botti via sette ponti ponente, 34 Loro Ciuffenna (Ar)
Le Fontacce
The farm " Le fontacce" was born in 2008, on a farm existing since the beginning of 1800, is certified organic on all its products. Le Fontacce is a producer of the famous Fagiolo Zolfino Slow Food which is so called for its pale yellow color like sulfur, has a round shape and its pasta is creamy and exceptionally tasty. Traditionally it is sown on the hundredth day of the year, also called by farmers “day of the hundred”. It is very connected to climatic conditions and often produces a very small harvest, so much that its cultivation was almost abandoned, in preference to beans having a more reliable yield.
Monocultivar Moraiolo Le Fontacce, Tasting notes:
Medium fruitiness of green olives, with herbaceous hints of artichoke, thistle, basil and rosemary.
Label:
100% Italian organic extra virgin olive oil
Superior category olive oil obtained directly from olives and solely by mechanical means
Olives harvested by hand and immediately pressed in our own mill
Average nutritional values per 100ml of product:
energy 3720kj- 890kcal, fat 99.8g of which (saturated fatty acids 15.2g, unsaturated fatty acids 73.6g, polyunsaturated fatty acids 10.5g), carbohydrates 0g, of which sugars 0g, protein 0g, salt 0g
Store in a cool, dry place away from light and heat
Produced and bottled by Azienda agricola Le Fontacce di Botti Simone Via Sette Ponti Ponente, 34 52024 Loro Ciuffena (AR) Tuscany Italy
Le Fontacce
The farm " Le fontacce" was born in 2008, on a farm existing since the beginning of 1800, is certified organic on all its products. Le Fontacce is a producer of the famous Fagiolo Zolfino Slow Food which is so called for its pale yellow color like sulfur, has a round shape and its pasta is creamy and exceptionally tasty. Traditionally it is sown on the hundredth day of the year, also called by farmers “day of the hundred”. It is very connected to climatic conditions and often produces a very small harvest, so much that its cultivation was almost abandoned, in preference to beans having a more reliable yield.
