Tarocco Sicilian blood oranges have organic certification. It is a fruit with an intense flavour and a perfect balance between sweetness and acidity. The genuine Tarocco from Francofonte has organoleptic properties, a unique scent and unique taste, thanks to the special features of the terrain and the local micro-climate created by Mt. Etna. The typical red pigmentation first appears in the month of January, due to this local micro-climate. At other times of the year, the pulp of Tarocco has a tendency to be light yellow in colour.
These oranges have a bright colour with intense shades of red.
Furthermore, the Tarocco orange, grown in Francofonte, has 40% more vitamin C than other fruit grown elsewhere. A single orange provides more than twice the recommended daily intake of vitamin C, and they also:
