{"product_id":"perrotta-roasted-chestnuts-castagne-del-prete-400g","title":"Perrotta Roasted Chestnuts, Castagne del Prete 400g","description":"\u003ch1\u003ePerrotta Roasted Chestnuts, Castagne del Prete 400g\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSoft, sweet chestnuts with a distinctive smoky character\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSweet chestnut flavour, a soft texture and the gentle aroma of chestnut-wood smoke. Perrotta’s Castagne del Prete are a traditional speciality of Irpinia in Campania, prepared through a patient process of drying, roasting and rehydration that gives them their distinctive taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe chestnuts are first dried in traditional rooms known as \u003cem\u003egratali\u003c\/em\u003e, warmed by fires burning chestnut wood. This slow stage develops their characteristic smoky aroma. They are then roasted to deepen their flavour before being carefully rehydrated, restoring the softness that makes Castagne del Prete so enjoyable to eat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe result is a chestnut with natural sweetness, a mellow roasted flavour and a lingering smoky finish. They make a lovely addition to an autumn evening or a Christmas table, served alongside dried fruit and other seasonal treats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupplied in their shells, these chestnuts are already cooked and ready to enjoy once peeled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to enjoy\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo further cooking is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrack the outer shell and peel it away, then remove the thin inner skin. Eat the soft chestnut inside, discarding the shell and skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnjoy on their own to appreciate their sweet, smoky flavour, or serve as part of a selection of seasonal treats to share.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Info\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Campania\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perrotta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItalian name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Castagne del Prete\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct description:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smoked, roasted and rehydrated chestnuts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Already cooked; remove the outer shell and inner skin before eating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout Perrotta\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBased in Montella, in the province of Avellino, Perrotta specialises in the chestnuts closely associated with the landscape and food traditions of Irpinia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCastagne del Prete are one of its signature products. Their character comes from a carefully managed sequence of drying over chestnut-wood fires, roasting and rehydrating. Each stage contributes something different: smoky aroma, deeper roasted flavour and a soft texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis traditional preparation celebrates the chestnut itself, producing a distinctive seasonal speciality with sweetness, warmth and a flavour rooted in Campania.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Perrotta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56423383892353,"sku":"PRTA-CHST-400","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/0000\/2709\/files\/perrotta-roasted-chestnuts-castagne-del-prete-400g.png?v=1792534574","url":"https:\/\/italiasolutions.co.uk\/products\/perrotta-roasted-chestnuts-castagne-del-prete-400g","provider":"Italia Solutions UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}