Discover Sciara, the land of Pistachio
Why Sciara "the land of Pistachio"?
Because in Bronte, our hometown, the term "sciara" refers to the lava soil, which is precisely the land where our Pistachio grows.
"Sciara," therefore, is the land of Pistachio!
Sciara is the reference point for all Pistachio lovers, a source of delicious artisanal specialties, as well as curiosities and information about the world of Pistachio.
Sciara s.r.l. is today one of the largest companies producing Pistachio and related products in Bronte, managing the entire supply chain, from cultivation to marketing of the "Green Gold."
Founded by three young Sicilians, since 2011, in continuous growth, Sciara has become a nationally renowned company, strongly oriented towards multichannel retail, innovation, and internationalization, an active and dynamic reality, just like the Volcano depicted in its logo.
Unmistakable colors and flavors characterize all products originating from the varied Sicilian lands, of which Pistachio is the main product, and it is precisely these aspects that Sciara aims to preserve and offer to its customers.
Sciarashop, Sciara's e-commerce launched in 2016, is the first Sicilian online store born in Bronte and dedicated to Pistachio.
You can choose your favorite products from our artisanal specialties: sweet Pistachio Creams, available in different versions also for vegans and lactose intolerant individuals, Pistachio Pestos, plain or with refined ingredients, Baked Goods like Torrone, Croccantino, Panettone and artisanal Colombe, natural Pistachio, and plenty of good and genuine Dried Fruit, along with Semi-finished products and Pure Pistachio Paste, for home use as well as for pastry and ice cream making.
Choose Sciara products and become part of the great community of Sciaralovers!
Sciara was founded in Bronte
one of the largest municipalities in the province of Catania, located between the Etna Park and the Nebrodi Park and home to the renowned “Verde di Bronte DOP” Pistachio.
Sciara is, in the Bronte dialect, the lava soil, the very soil on which the best quality Pistachio found on world markets is produced.
The Sciara logo, then, evokes the image of the Etna volcano, that Muntagna (mountain) that often inspires fear, but which is ultimately Sicily's gentle giant.
In Bronte, among lava rocks and Pistacchieti (as the lands where Pistachio plants grow are called), are located Sciara's headquarters, its production facility, and its company store, where you can find and personally taste all our specialties!
Our products are made with care and dedication
All Sciara products are artisanal, enriched by the vast local food and wine heritage and the most modern processing technologies.
Our flagship product is Pistachio, but our product range also includes Almond and Hazelnut specialties.
From the work in our pistachio grove, and therefore from the cultivation of Pistachios, to the packaging of our elaborate products, the essential ingredient at Sciara is the extreme care and dedication of the entire team.
The same care and dedication are applied in selecting our suppliers and the best raw materials, both Italian and foreign.
Italian Pistachio, specifically Bronte Pistachio, in fact, not only is insufficient in quantity to meet the world demand for the product, but can also be less suitable than other varieties of Pistachio for certain uses.
While Bronte Pistachio is perfect, for example, to be consumed or used as is, without salt or any other added ingredient, other types of Pistachios are more suitable as snacks or for making elaborate products.
The Pistachio experts
The skill of our production experts is to select the best types of Pistachios available on the market throughout the year and create the most suitable blend of Pistachios for our various processes, with the aim of always maintaining a high quality standard, while also ensuring, as much as possible, a constant level of costs and thus prices to the public.
Bronte Pistachio, in fact, is harvested only every 2 years and, despite a production of about 34,000 quintals, as already mentioned, it cannot meet global demand for the product, in addition to having a very significant price fluctuation between the harvest year (typically odd years) and the off-year.
In our shop, therefore, you will find both pure products and specialties created with our selections of Pistachios.
Where to find Sciara products
You can find Sciara products in our official store in Bronte, online at shop.sciarapistacchio.com, and at exclusive authorized retailers throughout Italy and beyond its borders.
We carefully research and select our partners to ensure they fully reflect Sciara's values and principles, with the common goal of offering customers the best food specialties on the market, authentic flavors accompanied by a touch of innovation.
Our motto is "Be good, be clear, be top!"
• Be good, because we want to "be good" with the raw materials we process, with our collaborators, with our customers, and with the planet that hosts us.
• Be clear, because we want to "be clear," we believe in the transparency of our work and communication with anyone who comes into contact with our company.
• Be top, because we want to "be and give the best" for our customers!
Welcome to the world of Sciara 💚
If you want to learn more, visit our company website.
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In 2011
Denny, Gionatan, and Alessandra, driven by a deep love for their land and good food, founded Sciara with the aim of promoting pistachios and raising awareness of their countless uses in cooking and baking.
By combining diverse yet complementary skills, from experience in catering to administrative management and brand image, their intention has always been to build not just a brand, but a transparent supply chain that could communicate with the world, bringing the authenticity of Bronte to international markets. -
Today
Initially as a branch of a pre-existing company, then, since 2016, as Sciara s.r.l., the company has been involved in the production and processing of Pistachio specialties, destined for both private consumers and industry professionals.
Sciara currently has a team of 10 people (plus seasonal staff), a main headquarters located in Bronte (CT) which includes the production plant, offices, and the Sciara company store, as well as a privately-owned Pistachio grove (Pistachio plantation). -
Sciara's values
• Territorial identity
• Uncompromising quality
• Artisanal mastery
• International vocation
• Innovation.
We were born on the volcanic land of Bronte and bear its name and character.
At Sciara, we transform the excellence of pistachios and dried fruit with purity and artisanal mastery, combining absolute respect for our land with a dynamic and international vision.
