Founded by Cesare Bardini in 1972, in Borgo San Dalmazzo, Agrimontana became famous early on with their chestnuts, then with their fruit preserves and marmalades, candied fruits and glazed violets. When it comes to their chestnuts, the Bardini family developed notable experience, from the choice to use the most well-suited varieties (from the Susa Valley, Viterbo, the Carone Valley and Cilento) to their artisanal approach (without the use of additives) and their handmade packaging. Great attention is also shown for their fruit, which is exclusively Italian. A particular variety of Calabrian orange is used, one that's particularly well-suited to candying, while the highest-quality citron comes from Diamante, peaches and apricots from Emilia and Piedmont, strawberries from Campania and blueberries from Monviso. As of 2005 they've been part of the Illy group, a partnership that's allowed them to continue research and innovation.
