Basilico Genovese

Basilico Genovese DOP is the most fragrant and delicate basil variety in the world, cultivated along the Ligurian Riviera from Genoa to Savona. The leaves are oval-shaped, medium-small in size, with a soft pale green color, and lack the minty notes found in other basil varieties.

The secret lies in the Ligurian terroir: the mild microclimate, proximity to the sea, and traditional cultivation in slate greenhouses give Basilico Genovese its unique and unmistakable aroma.

It is the essential ingredient in pesto alla genovese, the most celebrated sauce of Ligurian cuisine, traditionally prepared in a marble mortar with a wooden pestle, pine nuts, garlic, Parmigiano Reggiano, Pecorino, extra virgin olive oil, and coarse sea salt.