Santomiele: in the heart of Cilento to discover the ancient art of drying figs

Santomiele and Cilento: an ancient family and the culture of a land incredibly rich in charm meet to give life to unique flavors. White figs are the absolute protagonists of the activities that for generations has carried on a tradition that has its roots in a remote past. In fact, for more than two thousand years, white figs have been grown and dried in Cilento, thus becoming among the most well-known and appreciated products of this wonderful region.

Even today, Santomiele uses the artisanal method and processes the figs without adding chemical elements, just like they used to do in the past. The result is all in an authentic flavor and in the excellence of a quality that fears no rivals. Without forgetting creativity and innovation.

In the heart of that oasis of nature and beauty that is the Cilento and Vallo di Diano National Park, there is a small town, Prignano Cilento. It is right here, a handful of kilometers from the sea, among centuries-old olive trees and wonderful views, that Santomiele is located. Culture, history and beauty meet in an old mill completely renovated, where modernity and tradition coexist in harmony.

Since the beginning of the XX century, with passion and dedication, Santomiele keeps the most ancient customs alive, following the teachings of parents and grandparents. Here, with the same artisanal methods that have always existed, small, great masterpieces of taste are born.

Santomiele is not a company like the others. Born from friendship, it is more than anything else a dream come true. The founders, Antonio and Corrado, childhood friends, with passion and dedication started from a simple garage.

Today, this eco-sustainable business, where the figs dry in the sun, with all the slowness necessary to preserve the quality and flavor of the fruit, has become one of the excellences of Made in Italy gastronomy.

But why white figs? In a land like Cilento it is easy to say: these very sweet fruits were already much appreciated by the ancient Greeks, who brought them in Italy when they founded the colonies in south. Since then they have remained one of the most typical products of Cilento, the rest was done by the imagination and creativity of those who were able to invent a variety of delicacies, from the most classic to the most original, which have even conquered Queen Elizabeth!

If you want to be part of this incredible story and learn more about a thousand-year-old tradition, you can treat yourself or gift  a special day at Santomiele.

In the beautiful site, a modern location surrounded by nature, you can live different experiences tailor-made for those who want to enjoy a full immersion to discover the flavors of the white figs and all the aromas that accompany them.

For example, you can participate in tastings, or learn about the eco-sustainable methods used to create the many Santomiele specialties, or perhaps you can set off on an incredible journey that will take you to discover the best of Cilento food and wine. Not just figs, therefore, but also cheeses, dishes and the famous wines of the region, all expertly selected to enhance the taste and give you an out-of-the-ordinary experience.

If white figs are the absolute protagonists in the Santomiele house, cocoa, spices, dried fruit and above all experience and creativity are certainly no less.

It is from all this that a variety of products is born, that includes, in addition of course to dried figs, also biscuits, molasses, jams, chocolate.

All the ingredients are of top quality, impeccably measured to create specialties that are exquisite in taste but also awesome to look at. Santomiele creations are in fact a 360-degree experience that you will fall in love with, literally, at first sight. To be remembered for the always authentic taste, they also get themselves noted for the aesthetics.

Attention to detail is another fundamental ingredient that distinguishes Santomiele, so the packaging, the composition of the assorted boxes, the pure beauty of the most original products, made in limited numbers to preserve their quality, make each package something precious.