BELISARIO products
Belisario products are grown in a secluded corner of Lucania, in the Agri valley, always bright as it did when it shone in the waters of a lake in Sarconi in the prehistoric era.
The small farm that produces BELISARIO beans and legumes rises in this happy place for climate and perfumes.
The lands that constitute it and that compete for space with the surrounding hills, sloping down from the Sirino massif (2005 masl), extend flat and undulating along the path of the Sciaura: a blessed river for the quality of the water of constant flow, fresh and little calcareous, necessary for the finest bean crops, plants that need, in fact, a warm climate and lots of fresh water.
The original nucleus of the company, certainly smaller, suitable for a Curtense type economy, historically dates back to the end of the 19th century.
Only recently with his grandfather Domenico, his son Mario and then with the current operator, his grandson Domenico, did he find reasons and motivations for a production impulse that aims above all at the quality of the products grown.
Quality and variety of beans
Quality obtained through the meticulous and loving research of the finest ecotypes dating back to the ancient bean crops.
Beans, since the early 1980s, have found political attention and scientific support accredited by universities throughout Europe until the recognition, first in Basilicata, of the I.G.P. (Protected Geographical Indication). Among these we find the famous “Cannellini” and “Ciuoti”, but there are many and various ecotypes of Sarconi beans! Just as the choice among the other types of legumes is varied, from dried broad beans to cicerchie to lentils: all products of the peasant culture of the Val d’Agri located among the Lucan Apennines, a perfect area for the warm but not torrid climate and for the fresh water of the thousand streams and rivers that cross it.
Today the BELISARIO company is certified by AGROQUALITA’, a control body for PGI accredited by MIPAF.
It produces and packages 20 ecotypes of beans and legumes: seeds handed down from father to son, which, deservedly saved from a certain disappearance from the biological cycle as well as from economic and cultural memory, have been returned not only to a correct and healthy diet, but also to the pleasure and pride of savoring unique and unmistakable products.
PGI beans
Sarconi beans have been grown for centuries in a particular area of Basilicata.
The production area of the beans with Protected Geographical Indication “Fagioli di Sarconi”, includes the territories of the municipalities of the upper Val d’Agri, all in the province of Potenza: Sarconi, Grumento Nova, Marsiconuovo, Marsicovetere, Moliterno, Monomero, Paterno, San Martino d’Agri, Spinoso, Tramutola, Viggiano.
These products are characteristic because they are strongly linked to the environment of these territories, where the availability of water and the particular climatic conditions such as low summer temperatures allow the production of high quality beans, absolutely distinguishable from other existing varieties. The typical sweet taste of these beans derives from the conditions described above: these allow the seeds to maintain a significant concentration of simple sugars, which are then transformed into starch in much longer times than other varieties.
The Protected Geographical Indication “Fagioli di Sarconi” is reserved for the ecotypes of cannellino and borlotto, locally known with the names of: “Russian fasuli”, “climbing napkins”, “Russian fasuli”, “verdolini”, “napulitanu vasciu”, “napulitanu avuti”, “ciuoti o regina”, “tabacchino”, “munachedda”, “nasieddo”, “maruchedda”, “san michele”, “muruseddu”, “truchisch”, “climbing cannellino”.
The “Sarconi Beans”, with the possible specification of the name or local ecotype, can be produced as pods to be shelled fresh or fully ripe for the dry grain.
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FAVE
FAVE INTERE (WHOLE BROAD BEANS )
WHOLE BROAD BEANS SARCONI LEGUMES in 400g pack
Italian dried broad beans from the Lucanian hills.
From large and selected seeds, they are grown in the upper Val d’Agri in the Sarconi area.
Recommended for soups.Sarconi PGI beans and legumes are a typical product of Lucania
4,00€ + VATFAVE
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CICERCHIE
CICERCHIE
CICERCHIE SARCONI LEGUMES in 400g pack.
The dried Cicerchie are an ancient legume with an unmistakable flavor.
Cultivated in the upper Val d’Agri in the Sarconi area.
Recommended for soups.Sarconi PGI beans and legumes are a typical product of Lucania
4,00€ + VATCICERCHIE
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GREEN LENTILS LENTICCHIE VERDI
LENTICCHIE VERDI – GREEN LENTILS
LENTICCHIE VERDI – GREEN LENTILS SARCONI LEGUMES in 500g pack
Selection of Italian lentils with a very tender skin. Grown in the upper Val d’Agri in the Sarconi area, they are recommended for soups.
Lentils are the oldest known legume: it seems, in fact, that the first crops in the area of south-western Asia date back to 7000 BC.
From there they spread throughout the Mediterranean basin and it is said that one of the most noble families of ancient Rome, the Lentuli, took their name from the Latin word “lens”, which means lentil.Sarconi PGI beans and legumes are a typical product of Lucania
4,00€ + VATGREEN LENTILS LENTICCHIE VERDI
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SMALL CHICKPEAS CECI PICCOLI
CECI PICCOLI – SMALL CHICKPEAS
CECI PICCOLI – SMALL CHICKPEAS SARCONI LEGUMES in 400g pack .
The small chickpeas from the Lucanian hills are a native Lucanian variety with a small seed.
They are grown in the upper Val d’Agri in the Sarconi area.
It is a type of legume very common in Mediterranean cuisine and with very ancient origins.
In fact, it dates back to the time of the Egyptians and the Greeks.Sarconi PGI beans and legumes are a typical product of Lucania
4,00€ + VATSMALL CHICKPEAS CECI PICCOLI
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BLACK CHICKPEAS CECI NERI
CECI NERI – BLACK CHICKPEAS
CECI NERI – BALCK CHICKPEAS SARCONI LEGUMES in 400g pack .
The black chickpeas from the Lucanian hills are a native Lucanian variety, with a small black seed.
They are grown in the upper Val d’Agri in the Sarconi area.
It is a type of legume very common in Mediterranean cuisine and with very ancient origins.In fact, it dates back to the time of the Egyptians and the Greeks.
Chickpeas are mentioned, for example, in some points of Galen’s work “On the properties of food” (180 AD):
the doctor of Greek origin accurately described the properties of chickpeas, also attributing aphrodisiac benefits to them.
The ancient Romans also used them often, mostly after fried them.
Their harvest takes place mainly in the months of August and September.Sarconi PGI beans and legumes are a typical product of Lucania
4,00€ + VATBLACK CHICKPEAS CECI NERI
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COUNTRY SOUP ZUPPA CONTADINA
ZUPPA CONTADINA – COUNTRY SOUP
ZUPPA CONTADINA – PEASANT SOUP SARCONI LEGUMES Peasant soup pack of 500g .
COUNTRY-PAESANT SOUP (Mixed legumes) Composed of Sarconi beans, chickpeas,
cicerchie, broad beans, lentils, peas, soy and black chickpeas.
A unique, very tasty soup.Sarconi PGI beans and legumes are a typical product of Lucania
4,00€ + VATCOUNTRY SOUP ZUPPA CONTADINA
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MUNACHEDDA NERA BLACK
MUNACHEDDA NERA (BLACK MUNACHEDDA)
MUNACHEDDA NERA (BLACK MUNACHEDDA) SARCONI PGI BEANS pack of 500g
Black Munachedda MUNACHEDDA NERA variety is an ecotype of Sarconi PGI climbing bean with round-ovoid-shaped
seeds of a capuchin color alternating with white areas that are not always uniform.
The color can be more or less intense depending on the type of soil on which it is grown.
In the kitchen it is excellent with pasta, rice or as a soup with the addition of vegetables and meats.Sarconi PGI beans and legumes are a typical product of Lucania
6,70€ + VATMUNACHEDDA NERA BLACK
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MUNACHEDDA
MUNACHEDDA
MUNACHEDDA SARCONI PGI BEANS pack of 500g
MUNACHEDDA is an ecotype of Sarconi PGI climbing bean with round-ovoid-shaped seed of cappuccino color alternating with white areas that are not always uniform.
The color can be more or less intense depending on the type of soil on which it is grown.
In the kitchen it is excellent with pasta, rice or as a soup with the addition of vegetables and meats.Sarconi PGI beans and legumes are a typical product of Lucania
6,70€ + VATMUNACHEDDA
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SAN MICHELE ROSSO RED
SAN MICHELE ROSSO (RED)
SAN MICHELE ROSSO (RED) SARCONI BEANS PGI in Pack of 500g
SAN MICHELE ROSSO (RED) is an ecotype of climbing bean with a small and round seed, of a beautiful ruby red color.
It has a particular taste, it is quick cooking and in the kitchen it is suitable for all types of recipes.Sarconi PGI beans and legumes are a typical product of Lucania
6,70€ + VATSAN MICHELE ROSSO RED
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MUSUREDDU o PANZAREDDA
MURUSEDDU (or PANZAREDDA)
MURUSEDDU (or PANZAREDDA) SARCONI BEANS PGI in Pack of 500g
MURUSEDDU or PANZAREDDA is an ecotype of climbing bean with elongated white seed with a characteristic red-wine
mottled spot with beige background on the belly of the seed, from which it takes the name of “panzaredda”.
In the kitchen it can be used with excellent results for soups or for the classic pasta and beans.Sarconi PGI beans and legumes are a typical product of Lucania
6,70€ + VATMUSUREDDU o PANZAREDDA
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CANNELLINO
CANNELLINO
CANNELLINO SARCONI BEANS PGI in Pack of 500g
CANNELLINO Dry cannellini beans are classic dwarf beans, with cylindrical and elongated seeds,
uniform white in color with tapered or flattened tips.
With this bean the best results in the kitchen are obtained by using it to prepare side dishes, salads and cold dishes,
but even with pasta it does not betray the expectations.
Also the climbing variety for pollination, with a delicate flavor and very tender skin, we recommend it with pasta.Sarconi PGI beans and legumes are a typical product of Lucania
6,70€ + VATCANNELLINO
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SARCONI SOUP ZUPPA DI SARCONI
SARCONI SOUP
SARCONI SOUP LEGUMES Sarconi soup 500g pack
SARCONI SOUP (Mixed beans and legumes) Mixed of over 20 Sarconi bean ecotypes to be used for soups and minestrone.
In the Sarconi soup there are varieties of PGI and non PGI beans, but they all come from the fields of our BELISARIO farm.Sarconi PGI beans and legumes are a typical product of Lucania
6,70€ + VATSARCONI SOUP ZUPPA DI SARCONI
6,70€ + VAT