Features

Sila's potato PGI is a product of the mountain.
Its environment is within a Sila Natural Park and due to its microclimate, with large temperature variations, pure spring water, clean air, uncontaminated environment, allows all the organoleptic properties to be preserved.

The Sila's potato is referred to the cultivation of some varieties as Agria, Ditta, Marabel, Nicola, Desiree, Majestic. There is a organic potatoes line formed by Agria, Liseta, Natasha, Bionta, Spunta, Monalisa varieties.


The most important feature of Sila's potato is the consistent skin and pulp; this also favours a long shelf life.

Use in kitchen

Sila's potato is ideal for frying because it has a high content of dry substance and a very firm pulp.
Each kind is good for specific recipes: the Majestic is better for puree; the "Nicola" is better steamed and baking; the Desirèe is very good for making gnocchi while "Ditta" variety is better for roasting and boiling; however they are used in many regional recipes.