SIGI Azienda Agricola is tucked away in a beautiful corner of Macerata province in Le Marche. SI.GI. is a producer of natural jam and jellies and the brainchild of Silvano Buccolini. He and his family bring together a variety of seasonal products to the market and have a no chemical approach. Their focus is to keep the aromas, taste and richness of the fruit and make outstanding products. And oh how well they do!
SIGI Azienda Agricola
My visit to the SI.GI. farm was nothing short of amazing. DiscoverMarche recommended me their jams and we booked a meeting with Silvano and his daughter in a few days time. The weather supported me fully, probably the first time since I had been in Marche. The whole area in and around the farm was in full bloom. It was spectacular!
Permit me to get a little poetic, the colors of the spring and the sound of the wind added an inexplicable freshness to the day.
Silvano showed us his burgeoning orchards where there were different varities of trees and plants. Cherries, mint, plum, blackberries and jujube and a fair many others whose names I can’t recall but have them vividly etched in memory.
The succulent cherries on the tree were enough to give me a craving. And nothing really beats the experience of having a freshly plucked fruit. Does it?? They were immensely ripe and that I could probably make a meal of them. But on Silvano’s instructions I didn’t eat too many as they are warm for the stomach. (Point noted for future)
I also got a sneak peek into the jam making process at SI.GI where everything is done manually. Silvano’s happy team were quietly working as he explained the different varieties of jam they sold in Italy and rest of Europe. Apart from the strange flavors of onion, zucchini, pepper and wine there was also strawberry, sapa, raspberry, black cherries, quinces and jujubes. I sampled many bottles back home.
It was a day well spent at SI.GI, amidst nature. Their products are 100% unique and fresh and it makes you think long and hard about the “jams” we end up buying from the market.
If you would like to visit the farm please contact them on their Facebook page. SI.GI. can be best reached by car and is very close to Macerata town.
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PS: I really think you should try the onion jam!
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Ishita is an Indian Blogger who is in love with all things Italian. Every year, Ishita seek’s new experiences and destinations in Italy; from the southernmost tip of Sicilia to the Northern most parts of Piemonte.
Ishita works and lives in Delhi.
Ishita what a fab day. Another must do for me. I have visited Macerata many times when staying in Pievebovigliano and Castelraimondo. Another fantastic hilltop town
Thank you Lyn!! It was and the people always make it better.. You must on your next visit to Marche.
Yes Ishita The people are the most important ingredient.
What a great stop, the grounds are beautiful and those cherries looked amazing! Were you able to taste any plums? They are my favorite!
The plums weren’t that ripe but I got the jam. It was such an amazing day.
Great one Ishita- I have only seen cherries in boxes- never on trees 🙁
If you ever visit Italy or my home state- Himachal you will find plenty! Just make sure you pick the right season..cheers!
Don’t kno about Italy but surely Himachal seems like a possibility- Which is the right season by the way ?
April and May is the best time. I really hope you can see them on trees and pluck and eat 🙂
I will do it now- it has been added in my never ending things to do list
🙂 super! Btw are you in Bangalore?? I might have a chance to visit soon.
Awesome. Do let me know- We would love to host you
So kind of you! I’ll text you my number on Facebook so that we can stay in touch. Cheers!
Great. Will look forward to 🙂
Yes, it’s all you can do to find a jar not sweetened with high fructose corn syrup in many supermarkets. Sounds like some delicious fruit, jam and an all around great day.
Yes 🙂 I feel privileged to have visited them. Lovely people too!
Nothing beats the relaxed feeling of walking through an Italian orchard. 😊
Absolutely 👌🇮🇹
Lovely pictures! And I think this is the first time I have heard of Onion jam. 😀
Me too 😉 it tasted quite good. I had it with some vegetables.
What interesting jam flavours! Onion, Pepper, wine… I do have an adventurous palate 😀
I found the same. In fact onion I found almost laughable till I tried 🙂
Fresh produce and local made specialties like these are the best. I could visit places like these all the time!! 🙂
Absolutely 🙂 Me too..
Brava, Ishita! I’m so glad you’ve made it to Le marche and are writing about some of our fantastic produce. I’m just sorry our dates didn’t coincide. I myself am glad to be blogging again after a long silence.
And I’m glad you liked my post about Offagna. Thank you.
Grazie grazie 🙂 I am so so happy to visit Le Marche and tell everyone about it.
oh jujube jam, how intriguing! now is the jam season after the fruit harvest, so I dig this post. hmm I wonder how they use the onion jam. It must be served with a meat dish no?
I know right 🙂 I ate with some vegetables and it seemed fine. Meat oh yes. Next time I will try with that.
I luvv it thats good recipe
🙂
Ti ringrazio 🙂
Great . Beautiful clicks.During the last few months of Travel, I too have come across few of most beautiful creations of Nature – A Pink Pigeon , A White Peacock and some other delightful species (Though I didn’t find such wonderful Jams & jellies ).Have a look –
Exploring the Colours of Nature – A Photographical Insight
http://the-passport-souls.travel.blog/2017/10/11/exploring-the-colours-of-nature-a-photographical-insight-2-min-read/
Thanks for sharing, I will definitely have a look. x
Thank you..I hope you will find the Nature Shots interesting.
QUINCE! How excellent. It is nice to see that it is still around. I have been finding a few articles about it.
🙂 That’s great. Hope you enjoyed the read.