The real taste of life is found in the little details, the things that make us a little happier every day. And in this sense Alicante Mountain Cherry A jewel that nourishes us with fun and freshness and gives that touch of happiness to those who try it. Her ruby red color, fleshy texture and special aromaIt is the aspects that make it a unique fruit.
As highlighted by PGI Cereza de la Montaña de Alicante’s Regulatory Harvest, “this fruit is born in one of the most unique regions of the world. in the north of the province of Alicante, where landscapes with greater mountainous relief are the protagonist. Cherry of various varieties grows in a temperate microclimate, with plenty of rainfall, cold in winter and mild in spring.” These agroclimatic features cause the cherry to mature earlier, resulting in a fruit with exceptional characteristics.
Alicante Mountain Cherry is one of the products that “Menjars de la Terra” gives special value. That’s why this unique fruit will be on every menu. gastronomy days will be offered on tours of l’Alcoià, El Comtat and Foia de Castalla next week from Monday to Friday with the participation of restaurants Lolo de Alcoy, La Viscaya de Castalla, Nou Raspa de Cocentaina, RQR de Ibi and El Racó del Seta de Balones.
In addition, “Menjars de la Terra”, together with the PGI Cereza de la Montaña de Alicante Regulatory Council, organized an event to deepen the knowledge of this fruit, a true jewel of our state. The initiative, which is free and open to the participation of anyone who wants to become a member, will take place on Monday, March 20 at 11:30.Planes Social Center, Carrer del Mestre Nadal, 2. Pre-registration is required by calling 646 69 31 73 or emailing [email protected] to attend.
meeting point
This means that the participants will walk to a nearby area and the Organizing Committee chairman, Hilario Calabuig will explain the growing and hand-picking processes of cherries to those present.. With a bit of luck and dates, it’s possible that in some areas the cherry trees are starting to bloom; this is a nature spectacle that awes in all seasons. They will then return to the Social Center where they will watch a corporate video and learn about the different varieties, their blooms and characteristics, and then the chat-discussion. The event is expected to take place in approximately 90 minutes.
Cherries have been part of the history of “La Montaña de Alicante” for over 1000 years. and offers a wide variety of varieties, from the sweetest to the oldest. Its cultivation is located in the north of the province and is characterized by the intertwining of tradition and craft, hand-harvesting terracing of cherry trees inherited from the Romans, perfected by the Arabs and surviving. to preserve its unique flavor. A temperate Mediterranean climate, limestone soil and water, rain itself only supports the cultivation of Alicante Mountain Cherry.
Quality guarantee
The Alicante Mountain Cherry Protected Geographical Indication has documented the excellent quality of its cherries since 1991 and identifies them with this PGI Quality Seal, which consumers can find on the cans. This IGP seal of quality guarantees quality linked to the origin of Mount Alicante., where cherries meet solid specifications. This seal guarantees, in addition to origin and quality, other values such as sustainability in the production and harvesting methods of cherries.
Main producer municipalities
Vall de Gallinera, Planes, Benimarfull, Vall d’Alcalá, Almudaina, Ibi, Alcoy Jijona, Muro de Alcoy, Villena, Benifallim, etc.
Varieties covered
main varieties: Burlat, Picota, Picota Ambrunesa, Early Lory, Prime Giant, Sweet Heart, Brooks, Nimba, Frisco, Santina, Lapins, 4-84 and Sonata.
types of pollination: Stark Hardy Dev, Bing and Van