Spring 2026
Sicilian Spring
Sicilian Spring
Our latest release
Spring 2026
Sicilian Spring, Collaboration with Viola Buitoni
This spring box celebrates Sicily’s signature contrasts – sea and citrus, savory and sweet – with a curated pantry of bucatini, vibrant pesto, anchovies, and island-inspired treats. Anchored by recipes from chef Viola Buitoni and paired with Frappato wine, it’s an effortless way to cook, pour, and linger like a Sicilian.
* Dalla Fonte sources all products from small, Italian producers. Sometimes, we run into inventory issues and need to swap an item for an equally delicious replacement.
This Season’s Vino
Feudi del Pisciotto Frappato
This vibrant Sicilian Frappato red wine opens with fresh strawberry, cherry, and floral aromas, offering a smooth, lively palate that captures the warmth and energy of the island. Serve slightly chilled with bucatini tossed in artichoke and pistachio pesto or enjoy a glass alongside taralli for a relaxed Sicilian aperitivo.
Taralli with Onion & Sultana Raisins
These crisp, ring-shaped Sicilian crackers balance sweet caramelized onion and raisins, making them perfect for aperitivo boards, cheese pairings, or snacking alongside wine.
Blood Orange Vinegar Balsamic
Bright and citrusy Sicilian blood orange balsamic adds sweet acidity to salads, roasted vegetables, seafood, and even strawberries, bringing fresh Italian flavor to everyday dishes.
Artichoke & Pistachio Pesto
This vibrant Sicilian pesto blends tender artichokes and sweet pistachios into a creamy, nutty sauce that effortlessly transforms pasta, crostini, or roasted vegetables into a gourmet Italian meal.
Bucatini Pasta
Traditional Sicilian bucatini, a thick hollow pasta, is perfect for capturing rich sauces like artichoke and pistachio pesto or tossing simply with anchovies and olive oil for an authentic Italian pasta dinner.
Anchovy Fillets in EVOO
These delicate, oil-packed Sicilian anchovies add deep umami flavor to pasta, salads, and crostini, melting beautifully into warm olive oil to create an instantly savory Italian sauce.
Almond Paste Cookies
These soft, fragrant almond cookies showcase Sicily’s famous almonds and are traditionally enjoyed with coffee, dessert wine, or as a simple afternoon indulgence.
Lemon Peels in Dark Chocolate
Handcrafted candied citrus peels dipped in dark chocolate offer a classic Sicilian after-dinner treat, perfect alongside espresso or as an elegant sweet finish to any meal.
Almond Paste Cookies
These soft, fragrant almond cookies showcase Sicily’s famous almonds and are traditionally enjoyed with coffee, dessert wine, or as a simple afternoon indulgence.
Featured Chef
Viola Buitoni
Viola Buitoni, a San Francisco-based chef instructor and food writer, was born in Rome and raised in Perugia, Italy. With stories and knowledge from six generations, her recipes cross the best of local agriculture with Italian artisanal foods. Italy by Ingredient is her first cookbook.
Viola teaches Italian modern home cooking classes virtually via Milk Street Cooking School in Boston, and in person at 18 Reasons, and The Civic Kitchen in San Francisco. In spring and fall, she leads immersive culinary tours through off-the-beaten-path Italy.
In 2020 the President of the Italian Republic awarded her the title of Cavaliere dell’Ordinedella Stella d’Italia for her work to further the culture and business of Italian food.
