Contadini Lampascioni in Oil 230g

Wild lampascioni, hand-picked, with a rustic and slightly bitter flavor. Cleaned and prepared by hand, preserved in oil.

A rare gift that nature reserves only for the most experienced and patient farmers.

Lampascioni are not cultivated: they grow wild, hidden underground, and to find them, you have to know where to look.

Above ground, they’re recognizable by their characteristic purple flowers, but the bulbs are buried 5–10 cm deep. Harvesting is done exclusively by hand, using special small hoes that allow them to be extracted without damaging them. It’s slow, precise work, deeply rooted in agricultural tradition.

A Wild and Unmistakable Flavor

Unlike common spring onions, lampascioni retain all their rustic character: their flavor is intense, aromatic, and pleasantly bitter—typical of wild plants.

Artisanal Processing, Step by Step

From harvest to jar, each step requires time and patience:

thorough washing

manual cleaning with a small knife

blanching in water and vinegar

a long curing process lasting several days to mellow the bitter note

Finally, they are preserved in oil to retain their texture and aroma.

Ideal for;appetizers, starters, salads,;or as a side dish with a bold flavor, they are the perfect choice for those seeking an authentic product, crafted with care and in harmony with nature’s rhythms.

If you love authentic, wild, and deeply