Ciliegia

It is hard to be certain about the country of origin of the cherry tree: it probably arrived to Europe from the North-East Asia where it has been cultivated since prehistoric times. In Italy, it is said it was brought from the East by General Lucullo, who planted it in the garden of his villa.
The presence of the cherry tree cultivation in the area around Verona is testified by some bibliographical references that date back to the year 1503 and that report the possibility of finding cherries in Verona from April to September.
The pedoclimatic environment marks the Cherry of the Veronese Hills, giving it specific organoleptic properties: a particularly bright epidermis, a highly resistant skin, a quite solid flesh, and a ration between acidity and dry residue which gives it its peculiar flavor.
Very tasty to eat raw, they are an ideal ingredient for fruit salads, sorbets, ice-creams and pudding. Moreover, they are perfect in syrups, jams, juices, wines and brandy and can match with some game dishes.