BALBIS & BERTOLOTTO S.S.

BALBIS & BERTOLOTTO operates in Albenga, on the coastal strip that Liguria dedicates to basil. The company focuses on a single crop, the Basilico Genovese DOP, the herb with a sweet profile that defines much of the region's aromatic identity. Production follows the strict requirements of the denomination, which links the species—Ocimum basilicum L.—to slopes where the Mediterranean sun and sea currents create a microclimate difficult to replicate elsewhere. From here, the basil reaches European markets and kitchens, carrying with it the sensory signature of the Ligurian coast. It is a raw material that thrives on nuances: its measured sweetness, the absence of mentholated notes, and the delicacy of the leaf are what distinguish the denominated product from imitations. Both traditional pesto and its contemporary reinterpretations rely on this foundation, demanding the same equilibrium from Basilico Genovese. Thus, a single crop, but treated as a signature ingredient: the company defends its consistency from field to delivery, safeguarding one of the rare cases where an aromatic herb achieves protected origin status.

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